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Which major championship did Jack Nicklaus win for the first time as a professional golfer?

  • The Masters Tournament

  • U.S. Open

  • The Open Championship

  • PGA Championship

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Jack Nicklaus earned his first professional victory at the 1962 U.S. Open, defeating Arnold Palmer in an 18-hole playoff. This win marked the beginning of a rivalry between the two golf superstars and set the stage for Nicklaus' legendary career.
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