Golf legend Jack Nicklaus in tears (!) as he makes special announcement…

 

Living golf legend Jack Nicklaus was reduced to tears on CBS during the final round broadcast of the 2024 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village.

 

Living golf legend Jack Nicklaus was reduced to tears as he announced his beloved wife Barbara will be the honoree of the 2025 Memorial Tournament. Nikrauss, along with commentator Jim Nantz, announced on the last round of the CBS broadcast on Sunday.

 

“I can’t do it, the gym,” Nikraus shed tears. “This is Barbara Nicklaus. It’s hard for me to get out of this. I’m sorry, but you know, Barbara meant so much to this tournament.

 

“Everybody pays tribute to Jack Nicklaus, but Barbara Nicklaus was there for everything that happened. “And the captains, you know, thought it would be fitting for Barbara to be the recipient of the award at the 50th anniversary ceremony.

 

“I broke down in tears last night, and I’m crying again now.”

 

“I understand,” Nantz said. This is an absolutely perfect choice. You were a laureate in the 25th edition. ”

 

He added: “There is no tournament without barbara.”

 

Niclaus married Barbar in July 1960. They have five children – Jack, Stephen, Nancy, Gary and Michael – and 22 grandchildren.

 

The Memorial Tournament was founded in 1976 by Nicklaus and is played on a course he designed at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. The tournament is held each year to honor a person who has contributed greatly to golf.

 

It was Nicklaus’ idea. The winner is selected by the Captains Club, a group of statesmen who act independently of the tournament organization but also advise on player invitations and the running of the event.

 

Scottie Scheffler won the 20

24 Memorial Tournament.