Nicklaus issues note of caution on McIlroy

Jack Nicklaus has predicted US Open champion Rory McIlroy will win many more major titles but warned: “Don’t anoint him as the crown prince yet.”

Sun, 10 Jul, 2011 - 12:51

Jack Nicklaus has predicted US Open champion Rory McIlroy will win many more major titles but warned: “Don’t anoint him as the crown prince yet.”

American Nicklaus, whose 18 majors make him golf’s most successful player, sees Northern Irishman McIlroy staying at the top of the sport for years to come.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

more courts articles

David Furnish calls alleged phone tapping by Daily Mail publisher an ‘abomination’

Andy Carroll denies breaching court order against reality TV star ex-wife

Footballer Andy Carroll faces trial over alleged breach of non-molestation order

More in this section

Patrick Reed wins Qatar Masters, completing Middle East swing with highest world ranking since 2021

Farmers Insurance Open 2026 - Final Round

Hisatsune chips in for birdie after water ball, shoots 63 to take second round lead at Phoenix Open

'I still have a pure love for the game': Pádraig Harrington tees up for 500th European Tour event

<p>Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks down the 8th fairway during the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic. Pic: Altaf Qadri/AP</p>

Rory McIlroy calls on Europe team to shut down crowd abuse at 2027 Ryder Cup in Adare Manor

READ NOW

Nicklaus issues note of caution on McIlroy

Rory McIlroy calls on Europe team to shut down crowd abuse at 2027 Ryder Cup in Adare Manor

Sport

Latest

Sport

Nicklaus issues note of caution on McIlroy

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Rory McIlroy calls on Europe team to shut down crowd abuse at 2027 Ryder Cup in Adare Manor

Sport

Latest

Sport

Most Read