28K views · 975 reactions | To tee up U.S. Open Championship week, thought we’d have some fun with a little vintage video from my win in 1972, mixed with recent video and sound from a retired 70-something golfer , to talk about the famed par-3 17th at #PebbleBeach. I love the Steve Melnyk line — and the fond memory of — “a slim and long-haired Golden Bear.” (Some video and photos courtesy of our friends at the United States Golf Association - USGA) | Jack Nicklaus | Facebook

76K views · 578 reactions | “The U.S. Open has always been the most important tournament in golf to me.” - Jack Nicklaus | U.S. Open Championship | Facebook

Jack Nicklaus’ 1-iron tee shot on the famous par-3 17th at Pebble Beach hit the flagstick and stopped inches from the hole for a tap-in birdie, all but assuring Nicklaus of his third U.S. Open title. Is it the greatest shot in #USOpen history? Your vote counts! ➡️ https://on.usopen.com/GreatestShots | U.S. Open Championship

Two weeks until #USOpen Sunday. Two weeks until more magical moments. Here's a look back at Jack's 1-iron on No. 17 at Pebble Beach in 1972! | U.S. Open Championship