“He plays a lot like I did,” Nicklaus said. Nicklaus, whose 18 professional major championships remain the gold standard in golf, said he never went to a tournament thinking it was his to win.

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.

Nicklaus had first tried to bid farewell in 2000 when he played in all four majors for the last time, including the British ...

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland interacts with Jack Nicklaus after finishing the final round of the 48th Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio ...

Memorial Tournament founder and host Jack Nicklaus is still going strong at age 85. A 'what-to-know' look at the Golden Bear.

Jack Nicklaus' wife, Barbara, was celebrated at the 2025 Memorial Tournament. Here's more about her marriage to the golf legend.

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.

After several members of the Memorial Tournament Captains Club, including Jack Nicklaus II, spoke glowingly of Barbara, and before the honoree addressed the adoring crowd, a video was shown of ...

Jack Nicklaus launched the Memorial Tournament in 1976, which makes this year the 50th edition of the event at Muirfield Village Golf Club in 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.

Jack Nicklaus on defending Memorial champ Scottie Scheffler: 'He plays a lot like I did' Published May. 28, 2025 4:41 p.m. ET ...