Which golfer did Jack Nicklaus defeat in a playoff to win his first professional major championship?
Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
Billy Casper
Tom Watson
Answer
Jack Nicklaus defeated golf legend Arnold Palmer in a playoff to win his first professional major championship, the 1962 U.S. Open. This victory marked the beginning of a rivalry between the two golf superstars.
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