Memorial Tournament host and founder Jack Nicklaus praised his wife and tournament honoree, Barbara, as his 'conscience' when facing hard decisions.

Jack Nicklaus honors wife Barbara at 50th Memorial Tournament, where she's named this year's honoree. The Nicklaus family celebrates her legacy in golf.

Jack Nicklaus was surprised world No. 2 Rory McIlroy did not contact him about bypassing this year's Memorial, but won't throw him under the bus.

Announcing the honoree is usually a routine affair for Nicklaus, but it wasn’t this time. Jack fought to hold back sobs and lost the battle, choking up as he revealed that his wife Barbara was to be recognized during this week’s 50th edition of the Memorial.

The PGA Tour heads to Dublin, Ohio, for the 50th playing of the Memorial Tournament. Jack Nicklaus’ tournament has grown in stature over the years as he has consistently attempted to make Muirfield Village Golf Club more challenging for the modern player.

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