Jack Nicklaus Wife Barbara Nicklaus Wedding, Kids, Age, and Nationality

Full name	Barbara Jean Bash
Nickname	Barbara or Barbara Nicklaus
Date of birth	February 28, 1940
Place of birth	Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
Age	84 years old
Father’s Name	Stanley Bash
Mother’s Name	Helen Bash
Sibling’s Name	Marilyn Hutchinson
Education	Ohio State University
Famous As	Wife of former golfer, Jack William Nicklaus
Nationality	American
Religion	Christian
Ethnicity	White
Sun Sign	Pisces
Height	5 feet 6 inches or 1.68 cm
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	July 23, 1960
Husband Name	Jack Nicklaus
Children	Four sons and one daughter
Son’s Name	Jack Jr. Nicklaus, Steve Nicklaus, Gary Nicklaus, and Michael Nicklaus
Daughter’s Name	Nancy Nicklaus
Current Residence	Jupiter, Florida, United States of America
Source of Wealth	Philanthropist
Social Media Presence	Instagram
Last Update	June 2024

Jack NiCKLAUS WIFE BARBARA NICKLAUS INFO

Jack Nicklaus wife name is Barbara Nicklaus. The diva, Barbara’s birth name is Barbara Jean Bash. Professionally, she is a philanthropic lady. Recently, Barbara earned the title of the “First Lady of Golf”.

Moreover, she is the first non-golfer among 84 prior recipients. In 2021, Jack’s spouse, Barbara was inducted into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame.

She is the biggest constant supportive partner to her husband, Jack Nicklaus, a retired American legendary golfer. Barbara’s philanthropic and charitable works are recognized all over the world.

Jack’s wife, Barbara Jean Bash is a co-founder and chairperson of the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation.

Along with that, she is also a board member of the Children’s Healthcare Charities, Nicklaus Children’s Health System, Stop! Children’s Cancer of Palm Beach Country, and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

In addition, Barbara is a member of the Captain’s Club – The Memorial Tournament.

Key Highlights

• Jack Nicklaus wife, Barbara Nicklaus is recognized as the first Lady of Golf.
• In June 2024, during the final round of the Memorial Tournament, Jack announced that his wife, Barbara Nicklaus will be the 2025 Memorial Tournament honoree for the 50th playing of the event at Muirfield Village Golf Club.
• Jack Nicklaus and Barbara Nicklaus will be celebrating their 64th wedding anniversary.
• She joined the PGA Tour to start Play Yellow with her husband and has raised more than $150 million during five years for the Children’s Miracle Network of hospitals.

How Did Jack Nicklaus and Barbara Nicklaus Meet?

Jack Nicklaus and Barbara Nicklaus first met each other at Ohio State University. In 1957, Jack was in their freshman year whereas, Barbara was studying nursing at the University.

At that time, the retired golfer, Jack was dating another girl named Mary before delving into a relationship with Barbara.

In September 1957, Barbara was introduced to him by one of their mutual friends. Initially, after the first meeting, Jack offered Barbara to walk with him on campus for a job.

However, this wasn’t the first time he asked her out. Well, on the same night, Jack called Barbara for a date. Slowly, over time, the two of them got to know each other.

He explained that she couldn’t work me in for about two weeks. Although Bash has fixed me with a couple of girls who she knew I wouldn’t like.

In 2017, during an interview with NBC Sports, Jack stated that

"My parents really liked Barbara". But, before reuniting with the family members, both of them had broke-up. However, me and Barbara were destined to be back together. 

Jack Nicklaus Married Barbara Nicklaus On July 23, 1960

The iconic golfer, Jack Nicklaus has been in a relationship with Barbara Nicklaus. The two of them got engaged on Christmas Day in 1959.

After a year of their engagement ceremony, Jack Nicklaus got married to his fiancee, Barbara Nicklaus.

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They exchanged their wedding vows on July 23, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio state in the presence of family and friends. Presently, the pair have been together for the past 64 years.

Barbara Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus Have Five Kids

The Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus, and his beautiful wife, Barbara Nicklaus are proud to be parents of five children. Among their five kids, four are sons and a daughter.

They welcomed their first baby in 1961 right after a year of their wedding ceremony. Jack and Barbara were blessed with a baby boy named Jack Jr. Nicklaus.

After two years, in 1963, Barbara became the mother of a second son, Steve Nicklaus. And, this time, Jack’s wife, Barbara was blessed to be the mother of an adorable daughter, Nancy Nicklaus.

Nancy was born in the year 1965. It has been disclosed that Nancy suffered from pneumonia before her first birthday. This incident took place when she inhaled a crayon and got stuck in her windpipe.

Immediately, she was rushed to Nationwide Children’s Hospital and was admitted to the hospital. Nancy was provided emergency care to nurse their only daughter. Now, she recovered well.

Again, in 1969, they became the parents of a fourth kid i.e. third son, Gary Nicklaus. Then, in 1973, Jack’s fifth child Michael Nicklaus was born in the United States.

As of the recent update, it has been revealed that Jack Nicklaus and his wife, Barbara Nicklaus have 24 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The couple and their kids reside in Jupiter, Florida, United States.

Age and Nationality

On February 28, 1940, Barbara Jean Bash was born. Her parents, Stanley Bash (her father), and Helen Bash (her mother) welcomed her.

Barbara was born and raised alongside her sister in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. As of 2024, Barbara Nicklaus age is 84 years old.

Every year Jack Nicklaus celebrates his wife’s birthday on 28th February. So, Jack Nicklaus wife, Barbara zodiac sign falls under Pisces. She holds American citizenship and is of white ethnic descent.