He was joined by Bruce Crampton, Bob Murphy and Terry Dill.
Meanwhile, Terry Dill shot a five-under 67 on a deceptively difficult Kearney Hill Links to take a one shot lead over five other golfers.
Dale Douglass took the tournament last year when the third round was limited to a one-hole playoff with Terry Dill.
Terry Dill won the Par 3 contest with a score of 22.
I can beat Raymond, Raymond can beat me, but Terry Dill can still beat us both.
Terry Dill, a professional golfer, helped design the golf course.
Nicklaus, who birdied the final two holes, was tied with Bob Murphy and Terry Dill.
Terry Dill made two bogeys on the back nine but made birdies on the other seven holes for a five-under-par 30 on his way to a 66.
His 36-hole total of 132 was good for a two-stroke lead over Terry Dill, John Jacobs and Isao Aoki.
Terry Dill was fourth at 205 after a 71 which included two eagles, a birdie, four bogeys and a par 5 on the 15th hole.