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ESPN Films: Yes Sir – Jack Nicklaus

March 31st, 2011 by Colin M Jarman

ESPN FILMS presents

YES SIR: JACK NICKLAUS and the ’86 MASTERS

Jack and his sixth Green Jacket

On the 25th anniversary of one of the most memorable moments in sports history, ESPN Films looks back at Jack Nicklaus’ win in the 1986 Masters in a one-hour documentary premiering Thursday, 7th April, at 7.00pm UK / 20:00 BST & Friday, 8th April 17:00 KSA on ESPN America.

Yes Sir: Jack Nicklaus and the ’86 Masters explores the magnitude of what happened on 13 April, 1986, when the 46-year-old Nicklaus launched an improbable come-from-behind charge to win the Masters for a record sixth time. He became the oldest player ever to earn the coveted Green Jacket at a time when many believed the legendary golfer would never win another major tournament.

The film includes fresh new perspective from Nicklaus, from members of his family, including wife Barbara and son Jack II, his caddy that historic week.

Yes Sir also includes contributions from the greatest names in golf such as Tiger Woods, Greg Norman and Tom Watson, who offer special insight into the Golden Bear’s memorable achievement.

In the film, Woods, who became the youngest ever to win the Masters 11 years to the day after Nicklaus’ historic win, and Nicklaus sit down separately to watch highlights of the 1986 Masters and discuss their golfing careers then and now.

Quotes about Yes Sir: Jack Nicklaus

John Dahl, executive producer ESPN Films: “Jack Nicklaus’ dramatic comeback to win the ’86 Masters isn’t just a golf story or even a sports story … It’s a human story of a father and son coming together for something so inspiring that it resonates powerfully 25 years later. The film is a poignant look at that magical father-son journey.”