Once the battle lines were drawn, Nicklaus was steadfast in his commitment to the PGA Tour. He said in 2022 he was offered $100 million by LIV's organizers to basically work in the CEO role Greg Norman occupied at the time. Nicklaus went a step further in 2023 at the Memorial Tournament, which he hosts every year.

Jack Nicklaus completely dismissed Phil Mickelson, one of the most recognizable names on LIV Golf, coming into The Masters on Thursday.

Golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson continued the longstanding Masters tradition as “honorary starters,” hitting tee shots off the first hole to begin the tournament early Thursday morning. Afterward, Nicklaus spoke to reporters where he took some pretty clear shot at Phil Mickelson.