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Matthew Cooper

Jack Nicklaus rejected two offers over £80m to become face of rebel Saudi golf tour

Jack Nicklaus has revealed he twice turned down offers to become the face of the breakaway Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series.

Nicklaus is a bona fide golf legend, having won a total of 18 majors during his storied career - more than any other man. However, the 82-year-old rejected approaches from LIV worth over £80m ($100m) to front the venture, with Greg Norman ultimately appointed CEO.

Speaking to Fire Pit Collective, Nicklaus revealed: "I was offered something in excess of $100 million by the Saudis, to do the job probably similar to the one that Greg is doing. I turned it down.

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