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The lawsuit accused his former business partners of spreading false rumors, including that he had dementia.

While the company was found liable, its executives were cleared and are not required to pay damages.

PALM BEACH GARDENS — Jack Nicklaus says he hasn't had "a lot of fun," the last three-plus years, or since filing suit against his former company to regain his reputation.

But, "that's OK."

In his first public comments since a Palm Beach County jury awarded Nicklaus $50 million on Oct. 20 in a defamation lawsuit against the Nicklaus Companies, the legendary golfer said he did it for his family and his legacy.

"I did this thing more for my family than for me," said Nicklaus, who lives in North Palm Beach. "My legacy that I will have through the years will

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