Early Day Motion·EDM 280
Jack Nicklaus awarded St Andrew's honorary citizenship
12 July 20228 Signatures
Primary sponsor
Wendy Chamberlain
Liberal Democrat — North East Fife
Motion Text
That this House congratulates Jack Nicklaus for being awarded honorary citizenship of St Andrews; notes that he is the third American to be awarded such citizenship following Benjamin Franklin in 1759 and Bobby Jones in 1958; recognises that Mr Nicklaus has won 18 golfing championships, including the Open three times, of which two were at St Andrews' Old Course; and commends all sportspeople for their role in enriching public life and widening participation in sport.