Nicklaus hails 'great theatre' of Rory's triumph

Jack Nicklaus hailed the US PGA Championship won by Rory McIlroy as great theatre after the Northern Irishman’s dramatic success in near darkness at Valhalla.

Nicklaus hails 'great theatre' of Rory's triumph
Mon, 11 Aug, 2014 - 11:57

Jack Nicklaus hailed the US PGA Championship won by Rory McIlroy as great theatre after the Northern Irishman’s dramatic success in near darkness at Valhalla.

Nicklaus, winner of 18 major championships, witnessed McIlroy claim his second major title in four weeks and a third win in succession.

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