Robert Herman Nichols was born on April 14,1936 and is an American professional golfer, best known for winning the PGA Championship in 1964.
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11 Facts About Bobby Nichols
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Bobby Nichols suffered serious injuries including a broken pelvis, concussion, back and internal injuries, and was hospitalized 96 days.
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Bobby Nichols's legs were paralyzed for about two weeks, but he was able to regain full use of his legs after intensive physical therapy.
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Bobby Nichols began playing on the PGA Tour in 1960 and recorded 12 victories, one of which, the PGA National Team Championship, was not fully recognized until 2012.
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Bobby Nichols was a member of the Ryder Cup team in 1967, and his best year on tour was 1974 when he won twice, earned $124,747 and finished 14th on the money list.
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Bobby Nichols, Jerry Heard, and Lee Trevino were struck by lightning at the Western Open on Friday, June 27,1975.
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Bobby Nichols won with a 271 total, three shots ahead of runners-up Arnold Palmer and defending champion Jack Nicklaus, playing in his hometown.
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Bobby Nichols was the first wire-to-wire winner since the PGA Championship switched format from match play to stroke play in 1958.
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Bobby Nichols came close to winning a second major at the Masters in 1967, finishing second to his lifelong friend, Gay Brewer.
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Bobby Nichols had numerous top-10 finishes but only one victory – the Southwestern Bell Classic in 1989, when he defeated Orville Moody on the third hole of a playoff.
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Bobby Nichols Golf Course is a 9-hole municipal course that is part of Waverly Park in Louisville, southwest of downtown.
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