 Nicklaus last won at Augusta in 1986 |
Jack Nicklaus has hinted he may not play another Masters after this year. Winner of 18 Majors in an illustrious career, the 64-year-old Nicklaus is contesting his 44th US Masters, having won at Augusta a record six times.
Nicklaus said: "I would say the chances of not seeing me here next year are a lot greater than seeing me.
"It's far better than 50% that I won't play here anymore. I'd say 10th would be a good week. If 10th is good, it's maybe time to hang up my spikes."
Last year Nicklaus, who suffers from back problems, shot 85 in the first round - his worst score at the Masters.
He added: "It's just how to stop playing. It's a very difficult thing to do.
"It's something I've done all my life. It's something that I know has to come to an end sooner or later. There's only one person that's going to end it, and that's me.
"People come up to me and say, 'Oh, Jack, don't quit playing Augusta. We like to see you play.'
"But how much do they really see me play? They walk up on me and say, 'Oh, there's Jack, let's see him hit this 5-iron.' Then they go see Tiger."
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