Professional golf legend Jack Nicklaus has won a $50 million verdict in a defamation suit against his former business partners. A six-person jury in Palm Beach County found that the Nicklaus Companies damaged the 18-time major champion’s reputation and exposed him to ridicule and mistrust.

Once a symbol of golf’s grandeur, the Memorial Tournament now stands at the crossroads of tradition and disruption, reflecting the sport’s evolving landscape. Established by Jack Nicklaus and once dominated by Tiger Woods, the tournament grapples with the impact of LIV Golf and its challenges to the status quo.