Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus to be Paired Together in PGA Championship

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Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus will be paired together for the first two rounds of the PGA Championship, a unique opportunity for the two golf legends to compete together. Woods, who has won two of the first three major championships this season, will be joined by Vijay Singh, the winner of the Masters, and Nicklaus, a 60-year-old golf icon who is likely playing in his final major tournament. The pairing will bring together some of the most notable names in golf, as Woods attempts to become the second man to win three major championships in one year.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus will be paired together for the first two rounds of the PGA Championship, marking a unique moment in golf history.
  • Woods has won two of the first three major championships this season, including the U.S. Open and the British Open.
  • Vijay Singh, the winner of the Masters, will also be paired with Woods and Nicklaus.
  • Nicklaus, who is 60 years old, is likely playing in his final major tournament and will tee off with Woods and Singh.
  • The pairing will begin their first round on Thursday at 9:13 a.m. EDT.

Statistics:

  • 18 - the number of professional majors won by Jack Nicklaus, who is one of the most successful golfers of all time.
  • 3 - the number of major championships that Tiger Woods has won this season, including the U.S. Open and the British Open.
  • 15 - the number of shots by which Woods won the U.S. Open.
  • 8 - the number of shots by which Woods won the British Open.
  • 60 - the age of Jack Nicklaus, who is likely playing in his final major tournament.

Sources:

  • "PGA of America officials announced today Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus would be paired together for the first two rounds of the PGA Championship, which begins Thursday at the Valhalla Golf Club." -
  • "Woods, who has won two of the first three major championships this season, will be joined by Vijay Singh, the winner of the Masters, and Nicklaus." -
  • "Nicklaus, the winner of 18 professional majors, has said he would continue to play at the Masters each year." -