Jack Nicklaus Named Honorary Citizen of St. Andrews

Winner of The Open in 1966, 1970 and 1978, former golfer Jack Nicklaus smiles during a press conference ahead of The 150th British Open Golf Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland on July 11, 2022. Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images

Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus became an honorary citizen of St. Andrews, Scotland, in advance of this week’s Open Championship.

A three-time Open champion, Nicklaus received the honor on Tuesday. He won the title twice at the Old Course at St. Andrews—site of the 150th tournament that begins Thursday.