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Road to Augusta: Jackie Nicklaus on Caddying for Jack Nicklaus’ Iconic 1986 Masters WinThis episode of McConnell Golf Presents Road to Augusta revisits The Golden Bear's iconic 1986 Masters victory through an interview with his son and caddie, Jack "Jackie" Nicklaus II, hosted by Ward Clayton. Jackie recalls how he chose UNC-Chapel Hill, the Tar Heels golf program's culture alongside athletes like Michael Jordan, and Jordan's early introduction to golf. He details his caddying philosophy ("show up, keep up, and shut up") and shares vivid memories from the emotional back nine in 1986, including the eagle at 15, the decisive putt at 17, and the embrace on 18, as well as family traditions and routines at Augusta. Jackie also discusses changes at Augusta, keepsakes like his caddie hat and jumpsuit, and updates on his return to golf course design as the Nicklaus family business trademarks reunite.00:00 Legend of Augusta01:08 Meet Jackie Nicklaus01:35 Choosing Chapel Hill02:37 Tar Heels Golf Culture03:50 Michael Jordan Golf05:34 North South Spark08:18 Caddying Rules09:37 Back Nine Emotions12:27 Eagle at Fifteen13:29 Reading Seventeen15:57 Hug at Eighteen19:33 Routines and Superstition22:07 Masters Memorabilia23:23 First Masters Caddie24:07 Childhood Augusta Memories25:22 Jack’s Prep Week Strategy26:51 How Augusta Has Changed28:20 Family Plans and 40th Anniversary29:17 Sponsor Message McConnell Golf30:42 Quick Masters Favorites32:48 First Tee Emotions34:43 Luigi’s and Family Traditions35:44 Nicklaus Design Returns38:08 Jack’s 1986 Comeback Interview43:26 Closing Reflections on 1986Welcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState