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Jack Nicklaus wins $50M defamation lawsuit over LIV Golf, dementia claims

Jack Nicklaus wins M defamation lawsuit over LIV Golf, dementia claims

Golf legend Jack Nicklaus was awarded $50 million on Monday in his defamation lawsuit against his former company, Nicklaus Companies, after he accused the company and two executives of spreading false rumors about him considering a $750 million deal to join LIV Golf. A Palm Beach County, Fla., jury reached the verdict after finding that Nicklaus’ reputation was damaged and …

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Jack Nicklaus awarded $50 million in defamation lawsuit

Jack Nicklaus awarded  million in defamation lawsuit

Mark SchlabachOct 20, 2025, 09:11 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia A Florida jury on Monday awarded Jack Nicklaus $50 million in his defamation lawsuit against billionaire banker Howard Milstein and other officials of the company that bears the 18-time major champion’s name. Nicklaus, 85, filed …

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