If you're surprised by Rory McIlroy's decision not to play in this week's Memorial Tournament, you're not the only one. In fact, McIlroy's decision also came as a surprise to Jack Nicklaus, the 18 ...

Nicklaus likes Rory McIlroy, although it’s clear a phone call would have gone a long way. McIlroy is skipping this week’s Memorial for the first time since 2017.

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Jack Nicklaus was surprised world No. 2 Rory McIlroy did not contact him about bypassing this year's Memorial, but won't throw him under the bus.

Scottie Scheffler already received a handshake and a trophy from Jack Nicklaus for winning the Memorial last year. “He plays a lot like I did,” Nicklaus said. Nicklaus, whose 18 professional ...

Scottie Scheffler already received a handshake and a trophy from Jack Nicklaus for winning the Memorial last year. Now comes some of the highest praise of all from the tournament host.

Scottie Scheffler already received a handshake and a trophy from Jack Nicklaus for winning the Memorial last year. Now comes some of the highest praise of all from the tournament host.

DUBLIN, Ohio — Scottie Scheffler already received a handshake and a trophy from Jack Nicklaus for winning the Memorial last year. Now comes some of the highest praise of all from the tournament host. ...

En route to his annual press conference prior to the 2006 Memorial Tournament, Jack Nicklaus encountered a brief delay. He was locked out of the interview room. Yep, at his own PGA Tour event held at ...

It seems like the least McIlroy should have done is reach out to Nicklaus as a courtesy to give him a heads up about missing the Memorial for the first time since 2017. But that didn’t happen.

Nicklaus asked the crowd. Upon learning his wife of 64 years, who is the 2025 Memorial Tournament honoree, was not yet in the media room, he added, “OK, good, I can talk.” Laughter all around.