USGA ANNOUNCES PREMIERE OF “NICKLAUS:
THE MAKING OF A CHAMPION”
NEWS RELEASE
FAR
HILLS, New Jersey – The United States Golf Association, in
partnership with Rolex, has announced the premiere date of “Nicklaus:
The Making of a Champion,” a one-hour documentary produced by the USGA
and Ross Greenburg Productions.
“Nicklaus:
The Making of a Champion” will debut in the United States at noon EST,
Sunday, January 18, on the Fox Broadcast Network
prior to its pre-game coverage of the National Football League’s NFC
Championship game.
The film’s release also honours Nicklaus’ upcoming
75th birthday on January 21.
“We’re
proud to celebrate Jack’s legacy as the ‘Golden Bear’ approaches a
milestone birthday,” said Thomas J. O’Toole Jr., USGA president. “His
influence on golf can be seen in every player who followed him and every
fan who enjoys playing and watching the game. This film tells the story
of one of the game’s greats. It was our privilege to work with Ross
Greenburg and Rolex to tell his story.”
The
documentary chronicles the life, career and legacy of Nicklaus, winner
of a record 18 professional major championships, including four U.S.
Opens, tied for the most all-time. His eight USGA championships include
two U.S. Amateurs and two U.S. Senior Opens.
The
film explores the completeness of Nicklaus’ storied career, emphasising
the values he formed growing up in Columbus, Ohio, and continues to
embody.
“I believe a hallmark of my career is that I always tried to look ahead, be it the next tournament, next championship or next
mountain to climb,” Nicklaus said.
“But through the lens of my
career-long association with the USGA, and the creative vision of Ross
Greenburg and his team, I allowed myself the opportunity to reflect on
some very special times in my life and share some wonderful moments and
memories that I will forever cherish.
!I don’t think my career, my life,
would be the same were it not for the USGA championships that helped
shape me as a golfer and person, and I thank the USGA for wanting to
share those stories.”
Produced
in partnership with 52-time Sports Emmy Award winner Ross Greenburg,
“Nicklaus: The Making of a Champion” is narrated by accomplished actor
and Emmy Award-winning narrator Peter Coyote.
“It
is once again an honour to work with the USGA and Jack Nicklaus on a
film that looks at the many reasons why Jack has won more major
championships than any golfer in history,” Greenburg said.
“This film
also tries to capture the words and values that Jack lives by, as he
continues to impact the game of golf around the world today. There are
many icons, and then there is Jack Nicklaus.”
“Nicklaus: The Making of a Champion” features archival footage and interviews with family, friends
and golf icons. The film’s list of interviewees includes his wife
Barbara, son Jack II, and daughter Nan, as well as golf legends Johnny
Miller, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Tom Watson and Tiger
Woods. Prominent golf journalist Mark Mulvoy and USGA Senior Historian
Michael Trostel are also featured.
“Jack’s
competitive spirit, integrity, self-belief, vision, commitment and
perseverance gave him the foundation to turn his unquestioned talent
into unmatched success, and helped make him golf’s greatest major
champion,” Trostel said.
“His achievements on the course were earned
through a combination of skill, hard work and determination, but through
it all, he always put his family first.”
The
USGA will continue to celebrate Nicklaus’ career later this year with
the May 27 opening of the Jack Nicklaus Room at the USGA Museum in Far
Hills, New Jersey
A preview trailer of the documentary film is available at: http://bit.ly/nicklausfilm
Exclusive content, including photographs and video clips, will be available on the USGA’s social channels, @USGA and facebook.com/USGA. Twitter followers are encouraged to use #RiseOfJack to enhance the viewing experience.
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