Pebble Beach in Del Monte Forest in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Jack Nicklaus
1972 U.S. Open
| | Major Champions at Pebble Beach | |
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 27, 2026
1. Jack Nicklaus Marker
In the first U.S. Open ever played at a public course, Jack Nicklaus sealed his win with one of the best shots in Major Championship history, a 1-iron through a bending wind at the famed 17th hole that hit the flag stick and left him with a tap-in birdie.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 36° 34.158′ N, 121° 56.98′ W. Marker is in Del Monte Forest, California, in Monterey County. It is in Pebble Beach. It can be reached from 17 Mile Drive north of Cypress Drive. Marker is on the grounds of Pebble Beach Golf Links, behind Hole One. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1700 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach CA 93953, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast and specifically on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: David Gossett (here, next to this marker); Tom Watson (here, next to this marker); Tom Kite (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Jack Nicklaus (here, next to this marker); Lanny Wadkins (here, next to this marker); Tiger Woods (here, next to this marker); Grace Lenczyk (here, next to this marker); Graeme McDowell (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Del Monte Forest.
Regarding Jack Nicklaus. Marker is only accessible from the 17-Mile Drive, which is a toll road for visitors/non-residents. The road is a scenic route located in Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, along with five primary entrances.
Also see . . .
1. Jack Nicklaus on Wikipedia. Nicklaus (b. 1940) is widely considered to be one of the greatest professional golf players of all time, winning several championships. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. (Submitted on April 10, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Pebble Beach Golf Links (official website).
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 27, 2026
2. Jack Nicklaus Marker
Marker is in the bottom row, third from the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
