Nicklaus: 'I think I underachieved all my life'

DUBLIN, Ohio – Jack Nicklaus won 18 professional majors and 73 times on the PGA Tour, which is why he often is referred to as golf's greatest champion. And he's not sure he lived up his talent.

''I think I underachieved all my life,'' Nicklaus said Wednesday at the Memorial. ''I think that's why I got better.''

In one of the more insightful comments - one that a new generation of players should heed - Nicklaus said it was that attitude that likely led to a career that has not been matched when it comes to the majors.

''I think that if you feel you're overachieving, or getting more out of what you should get, then you stop working,'' Nicklaus said. ''I always feel like I'm never getting what I…