Jack Nicklaus (Net Worth: $320 million)
Many believe that Jack Nicklaus is the greatest golfer ever, and he also happens to be one of the richest of all time. For over 25 years, he held the record for the most number of major championships won (18) throughout his career. He has also played in the most number of major championships, competing in 164 throughout his career. He is one of a few golfers who have won every major championship, and the 73 PGA Tour victories that Nicklaus has ranked third in history behind Sam Snead’s 82 and Tiger Woods’ 81. Nicklaus won the Masters six times, the U.S. Open four times, the Open Championship three times, and the PGA Championship five times.
Jack Nicklaus (Net Worth: $320 million)
“The Golden Bear”
Similar to many others on this list, the golf legend expanded his career beyond golf. Nicklaus has also ventured into other areas, getting involved in golf course design, book writing, and charity work. Nicklaus is part of the American Society of Golf Course Architects and his own course design company is one of the largest in the world. Also, he runs an event called the Memorial Tournament on the PGA Tour. “Golf My Way”, his instructional book on golf, is regarded as one of the best of all time. The golf legend’s decorated careers have contributed to his estimated net worth of $320 million.
“The Golden Bear”
