For a man who’s conquered Augusta six times and lifted 18 major trophies, you’d think there’s little left that could intimidate Jack Nicklaus . But after years in court trying to defend his name and reputation, Nicklaus shed light on the emotional toll that came with his $50M win.

On October 20, Nicklaus prevailed in a defamation suit against Nicklaus Companies, ending a tense and deeply personal battle over his right to control his own legacy. The legal battle, which began in 2023, stemmed from what Nicklaus called a painful and personal dispute over his reputation, as he accused two of his former business partners, Howard Milstein and Andrew O’Brien , of defamation and of attempting to tarnish his reputation.

“These were a lot tougher…. The golf was easy.” Nicklaus told Henri

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