Jack Nicklaus’s pre-tournament press conference is always a highlight of the year on the golf beat. You never know what you’re going to learn or hear about the Golden Bear, who turned 85 in January. But the 18-time major winner is generous with his time and always candid,

The 2025 Memorial Tournament marks the 50th anniversary of the prestigious PGA Tour event. The tournament has that lofty status for two reasons: its host, Jack Nicklaus, and its venue, Muirfield Village Golf Club. But as golf fans are well aware, the two have always been intertwined.