Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroys week just got even busier on Thursday when the Los Angeles. That fund is behind the controversial new LIV Golf Invitational series, which Nicklaus said offered him more than $100 million to help run - though he turned them down.Īccording to the lawsuit, it was actually Nicklaus Companies that stopped Nicklaus from accepting that deal. Its been a news-filled week in golf with the PGA Tours sudden merger with LIV Golf on Tuesday. The complaint provided three specific examples, per the report, including when Nicklaus received a cash payment to promote a DP World Tour event this year, helped with a video game being developed by The Masters and the PGA Tour and wrongful conduct regarding negotiations with the PIF Saudi Investment Fund. Over time, the lawsuit said, Nicklaus has failed to live up to that deal or has worked against the company. Eleven months ago, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan was asked on CBS about a coalition of 9/11 families that expressed their outrage at golfers namely Phil Mickelson who had left the PGA. Milstein is also behind, Golf Magazine and more.Īccording to the report, Nicklaus Companies paid Nicklaus $145 million in 2007 to provide exclusive services and property. Nicklaus’ son, Jack Nicklaus II, is a vice chairman at the company. Top Rated Golf GPS App Scoring & Rangefinder Stay focused on the game measure distance & Track shots Statistics & Game Insights Review & Share Download. Nicklaus Companies is currently run by executive chairman Howard Milstein. Nicklaus Companies was initially founded in 1970, and works on golf course design, apparel, eyewear, art and more.

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