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Jack Nicklaus is one of the most prominent and legendary names in the golfing world. He has won 18 major championships in his career and has devoted his life to golf even after retirement. However, the Nicklaus Companies have made shocking claims against the Golden Bear.

The executive chairman of Nicklaus Companies is Howard Milstein. Moreover, he is a businessman, chairman, president, and CEO of New York Private Bank and Trust. 

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They claim that the golfing legend breached the contract with the Nicklaus Companies. They have also allegedly called out tortious interference and breach of fiduciary duty. Furthermore, this news has completely shaken the golfing world, as Jack is one of the most respected golfers of all time. 

However, according to this complaint, Jack got around $145 million in 2017. This was to provide exclusive services and property to the Nicklaus Companies. Apparently, Nicklaus has not lived up to the mark. And they even believe he has worked against the company. 

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Furthermore, he also received a substantial amount of cash to promote a recently played event on the DP World Tour. The Nicklaus Companies also say that Jack made wrongful conduct involving a video game that was developed with the PGA Tour and the Masters.  

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Jack Nicklaus says the claims made against him are untrue

Furthermore, the Golden Bear recently released a statement. “The claims made by Howard Milstein are untrue. Our relationship has been a difficult one, at best. I have little doubt about the outcome, but I don’t intend to make this a public spectacle if it can be avoided,” said Jack.

Jack believes that these claims are untrue. However, he has accepted that their relationship has been a difficult one. He also says that he doesn’t want to make this a public spectacle.

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Moreover, Nicklaus recently made a revelation that the Saud-backed league offered him $100 million to be the face of the league. However, he rejected the offer as he wanted to protect his legacy on the PGA Tour. Meanwhile, accepting this offer would have tarnished Jack’s image as one of the legends of the game.

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