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Golf icon Jack Nicklaus was overcome with emotion on CBS during the final round of the 2024 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. He tearfully announced that his beloved wife, Barbara, will be honored as the winner of next year’s tournament in 2025.
During Sunday’s CBS final round broadcast, Nicklaus announced the news alongside commentator Jim Nantz. Overcome with emotion, he said through tears, “I can’t tell you that, Jim.”
“It’s Barbara Nicklaus. It’s difficult to move past that fact. I apologize, but Barbara held great significance for this tournament. While everyone respected Jack Nicklaus, it was Barbara who had everything.”
The captain was confident that Barbara would secure victory in the special 50th commemorative race. “I broke down and cried that night, and I’m still crying now.”
Nantz acknowledged, “We completely understand. It’s an excellent choice. You were the victor in the 25th edition.”
He stated, “There is no Barbara tournament.”
Nichus and Baber were married in July 1960.
They have five children and 22 grandchildren: Jack, Steven, Nancy, Gary, and Michael. Nicklaus established the Memorial Tournament in 1976 on a course he designed at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio.
Each year, the tournament honors individuals who have made significant contributions to golf. The Captains Club—a group of independent government officials advising on player invitations and event management—selects the winner. Scottie Scheffler secured victory at the 2024 Memorial Tournament, prompting an emotional moment as golf legend Jack Nicklaus tearfully delivered a special announcement.
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus was moved to tears on CBS during the final round of the 2024 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village.
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus became emotional as he announced that his beloved wife, Barbara, will be honored at the 2025 Memorial Tournament. The announcement occurred during Sunday’s final round and was broadcast on CBS with commentator Jim Nantz.
“You can’t escape this, Jim,” said Nicklaus with tears in his eyes. “This is Barbara Nicklaus we’re talking about. It’s difficult for me to move on from this as well. I’m sorry—Barbara meant so much to the tournament.”
While Jack Nicklaus receives widespread tribute, it was Barbara Nicklaus who supported him through every moment. The captain believed that Barbara deserved to win the special 50th commemorative race.
“I fell apart during the night and wept, and now I’m crying once more.”
Nance acknowledged, “We understand. This is an excellent decision. You were the guest of honor at the 25th.”
He remarked, “Without Barbara, there is no tournament.”
Nicklaus tied the knot with Barbara in July 1960. Together, they have five children—Jack, Stephen, Nancy, Gary, and Michael—and are blessed with 22 grandchildren.
The Memorial Tournament, established in 1976 by Nicklaus, takes place on a course he designed at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. Annually, the tournament honors an individual who has made significant contributions to golf.
The concept originated with Nicklaus. The winner is chosen by the Captains Club, a group of politicians who function independently from the tournament’s organization, yet they also provide advice on player invitations and event management.
In 2024, Scotty Scheffler claimed victory at the Memorial Tournament.
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus, emotional as he makes a special announcement
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus was brought to tears during the final round broadcast of the 2024 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village, aired on CBS.
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus was moved to tears as he revealed that his beloved wife, Barbara, will be honored at the 2025 Memorial Tournament. He shared this heartfelt announcement on Sunday during a broadcast of the final round with CBS commentator Jim Nantz.
While everyone respects Jack Nicklaus, Barbara Nicklaus has supported me through everything I’ve experienced. Given that this is the 50th anniversary tournament, the captains believed it was fitting for Barbara to receive the honor.
“I burst into tears the other night, and I’m finding myself crying again at this moment.”
“We understand,” Nantz remarked. “What an excellent choice!” He served as the guest of honor at this 25th anniversary event, a tournament founded by Nicklaus in 1976 and held on a course he designed.
