US elections: Golf legend Jack Nicklaus explains why he voted for President Donald Trump
- ‘The Golden Bear’ urges voters to get behind Trump – ‘This is not a personality contest; it’s about patriotism, policies and the people they impact’
- The 80-year-old 18-time major winner says Trump has ‘delivered on his promises’ and ‘worked for the average person’
Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus posted a statement to Twitter on Wednesday night urging people to vote and detailing why he cast his ballot for President Donald Trump.
In Nicklaus’ view, Trump has “delivered on his promises” and “worked for the average person”, while being “more diverse than any President I have seen and has tried to help people from all walks of life – equally”.
Nicklaus also believes that “Trump’s policies will bring the American dream to many families across the nation”.
Nicklaus, 80, won 73 times on the PGA Tour and is golf’s all-time leader in major wins with 18. Nicknamed “The Golden Bear,” Nicklaus also founded the Memorial Tournament in his home state of Ohio and has been involved in the design of a lengthy list of golf courses.
Over the summer, Nicklaus revealed that he and his wife had tested positive for Covid-19 in the early days of the pandemic in March.