Jack and Barbara met during their freshman year at Ohio State University. These two got engaged during the Christmas of 1959 and later got married on July 23, 1960.
Jack Nicklaus has 5 kids Jack Nicklaus Jr. , Steve Nicklaus, Nancy O' Leary, Gary Nicklaus, and Michael Nicklaus. Out of all the kids only Gary has pursued his career in golf, who also spent three years as a member of the PGA Tour.
Nicklaus has 22 grandchildren and the number only continues to grow. The golf legend loves his family that will only keep growing with each passing year.
Jack Nicklaus does not consider family as those who are only related by blood. He also has an extended family, which he calls his own children. These are the children who are being treated at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.