[Golf Topic] 'Legend' Nicklaus Named Honorary Citizen of St Andrews, The Open Venue

Jack Nicklaus is attending the celebration gathering of past male and female major champions of the 150th Open, watching the players' practice rounds. St Andrews (Scotland) = Getty Images / Photo by Multibits

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…The 'Living Golf Legend' Jack Nicklaus (USA) has become an honorary citizen of St Andrews.

The authorities of St Andrews, Scotland, announced on the 12th (Korean time), two days before the opening of the 150th Open Championship (total prize money $14 million), that "Nicklaus will be awarded honorary citizenship." Nicklaus is the third American to become an honorary citizen of St Andrews, following Benjamin Franklin in 1759 and Bobby Jones in 1958. St Andrews is home to the Old Course, where the prestigious major Open Championship is held.

At just 26 years old, Nicklaus completed victories in all four different major championships, becoming the fourth 'Career Grand Slammer' in global golf history. He achieved a total of 73 wins on the PGA Tour and holds the record for the most major wins with 18. Among his three Open Championship victories, two were at the Old Course. Nicklaus said, "Becoming an honorary citizen following Franklin and Jones is a very special experience," and added, "I am happy to return to St Andrews."

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