Jack Nicklaus recalls Tiger Woods' shock at 2009 PGA Championship loss

Jack Nicklaus reflected on Tiger Woods' unexpected defeat to Y.E. Yang at the 2009 PGA Championship during a recent interview. Woods held a two-shot lead entering the final round but failed to secure the win, marking the first time he lost a major after leading at 54 holes. Nicklaus noted that this loss was surprising for Woods, who had a strong history of closing out major championships from the front. Following this event, Woods would not win another major for over a decade, signaling a shift in his career trajectory. The conversation took place ahead of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village, where Nicklaus discussed his own experiences in major championships.

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