Jack Nicklaus' 1986 Masters win still feels magical 40 years later

On Thursday at Augusta National, Jack Nicklaus took part in ceremonial tee shots as the tournament marked the 40th anniversary of his 1986 Masters win, when the 46-year-old shot a final-round 65 to claim his sixth green jacket.

Jack Nicklaus returned to Augusta National on Thursday as the Masters observed the 40th anniversary of his 1986 victory. He joined Tom Watson and Gary Player for ceremonial tee shots. In 1986, a 46-year-old Nicklaus, then largely in semi-retirement, produced a final-round 65 to win his sixth green jacket. The run that day included an eagle on 15 and a famous downhill putt on 17. Key facts: - Nicklaus arrived at the 1986 Masters at age 46 after playing about 12–14 tournaments a year and going six years since his last major. - He shot a third-round 69 and a final-round 65 to finish with his sixth green jacket. - Notable moments in the final round included an eagle on No. 15, a near hole-in-one turned birdie on No. 16, and a downhill putt for birdie on No. 17. - Greg Norman finished second in that tournament. - On Thursday, Nicklaus, now 86, participated in the ceremonial opening and had undergone carpal tunnel surgery five weeks earlier. Summary: The 1986 victory is widely remembered as one of the most dramatic Masters tournaments and helped reaffirm Nicklaus' legacy for a new generation of fans. He returned to Augusta National Thursday in a ceremonial role. Undetermined at this time.