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Jack compares Tiger's Masters win to Nicklaus' in 1986

DUBLIN, Ohio – As Tiger Woods made the turn during the final round of last month’s Masters, Jack Nicklaus was busy looking for bonefish in the Bahamas. The changing tides in the Atlantic Ocean took priority over the conclusion of the year’s first major.

But once things took a turn along Amen Corner, the 18-time major champ stopped to take notice.

“I have to say that once I sat down and saw his shot at [No.] 12, I didn’t move again,” Nicklaus said Tuesday ahead of the Memorial Tournament. “What he did was pretty special to watch.