Jack Nicklaus was awarded $50 million in a defamation lawsuit against a company bearing the iconic golfer's name. A Florida jury ruled in Nicklaus's favor over Nicklaus Companies, owned by banker ...

A Florida jury awarded Jack Nicklaus $50 million after finding that his former business partners defamed him by widely publicizing false statements from a court complaint, damaging his reputation.

PALM BEACH GARDENS — Jack Nicklaus said he hasn't had "a lot of fun," the last three-plus years, since filing suit against his former company to regain his reputation. But, "that's OK," he added.

UNITED STATES - JULY 16: Golf: Jack Nicklaus and son Jackie Nicklaus with course plans at Golden Bear Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 7/16/1998 (Photo by Bill Frakes/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) ...

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 ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida jury on Monday awarded Jack Nicklaus $50 million in the golf legend’s defamation lawsuit against his former company. The Palm Beach County jury found that the ...