Masters Tournament to Honor Jack Nicklaus with 1986 Pin Placement in 2026
Masters honors Jack Nicklaus with 1986 pin placement
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In a tribute to Jack Nicklaus, the Masters Tournament will replicate the pin placement at No. 17 from 1986 for the 2026 event. The flag will be positioned 20 feet deep and five paces from the right, reminiscent of Nicklaus's iconic putt that helped him secure the lead four decades ago.
- 01The Masters will replicate the 1986 pin location at No. 17 in 2026.
- 02The flag will be positioned 20 feet deep and five paces from the right.
- 03Jack Nicklaus's memorable putt at No. 17 in 1986 is being honored.
- 04CBS broadcaster Verne Lundquist famously reacted with 'Yes, sir!' during Nicklaus's putt.
- 05Last year, the Masters also honored Nicklaus with a similar tribute on the 16th hole.
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The Masters Tournament is set to honor legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus by replicating the pin placement at No. 17 from his iconic 1986 performance during the 2026 event. The flag will be placed 20 feet deep and five paces from the right, mirroring the location where Nicklaus made an 11-foot putt to take the lead. This moment was famously celebrated by CBS broadcaster Verne Lundquist, who exclaimed 'Yes, sir!' as Nicklaus raised his putter in triumph. This tribute follows last year's homage during the 50th anniversary of Nicklaus's 1975 birdie putt on the 16th hole, which also featured a similar pin placement.
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