Golf Legend Jack Nicklaus and Wife Barbara Announce Divorce After 64 Years of Marriage

Golf Legend Jack Nicklaus and Wife Barbara Announce Divorce After 64 Years of Marriage

In a poignant and unexpected development, golf icon Jack Nicklaus and his wife Barbara have announced their decision to part ways after 64 years of marriage. The couple, widely regarded as one of the most enduring partnerships in the sporting world, issued a joint statement confirming the news on Monday morning.

> “This decision was not made lightly,” the statement read. “We have shared a beautiful life together, raised a wonderful family, and supported each other through every chapter. While our journey as husband and wife is coming to an end, our love and respect for one another remain unchanged.”

Jack, aged 85, and Barbara, 84, were married in 1960 and are parents to five children. Throughout Nicklaus’s illustrious career—highlighted by a record 18 major championship titles—Barbara has been recognised as a steadfast source of support and strength. The couple have also worked closely as philanthropists, most notably through the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation.

The announcement has reverberated throughout the golf community, surprising fans and peers alike.

> “It’s heartbreaking,” said one veteran PGA Tour professional. “They were the gold standard of marriage in golf. This is really unexpected.”

While the reasons behind the separation have not been disclosed, both Jack and Barbara have requested privacy as they navigate what they described as a “deeply personal time.”

Friends close to the family have described the decision as amicable and affirmed that the couple remain united in their commitment to their family and ongoing charitable endeavours.

As one of sport’s most respected couples brings their marital chapter to a close, tributes continue to pour in celebrating a partnership that has left an indelible mark—both within the world of golf and beyond.