JACK NICKLAUS AND THE 2005 OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

Early day motion 561, tabled 12 July 2005 by Laurence Robertson (Conservative). Signed by 20 members.

That this House notes that the Open Golf Championship 2005 will be the last in which Jack Nicklaus competes; pays tribute to the unrivalled contribution which he has made to the game of golf; further notes the success which he has enjoyed as a golfer, with particular reference to the 18 major golf championships which he has won, which remains a record by a considerable distance; recognises that many believe him to be the greatest golfer ever to have played the game; further notes the great affection in which he is held by the golfing public; in particular notes that he has been, and remains a great ambassador for golf and indeed for sport in general, and has inspired countless people across the world; and wishes him and his family well for the future.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Conservative 3, DUP 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.