Memorial Tournament celebrates 50th anniversary at Muirfield Village
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:54 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
GolfThe Memorial Tournament, founded by Jack Nicklaus in 1976, is marking its 50th anniversary this year at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. Held three weeks after the PGA Championship and before the U.S. Open, the limited-field event has become a signature stop on the PGA Tour. Nicklaus highlights the importance of treating players better than at other tournaments, creating a unique atmosphere that many golfers regard as the 'unofficial fifth major.' With a history of honoring the greats of the game, this milestone tournament continues to draw top players. The event aims to maintain the spirit of competition and charity in golf.
- •Established in 1976 by Jack Nicklaus.
- •Celebrates 50 years in 2026 at Muirfield Village.
- •Held three weeks after the PGA Championship.
- •Nicklaus emphasizes the importance of player treatment.
- •Regarded by many as the 'unofficial fifth major.'
- 6:54 PMYahoo Sports — Happy 50th to the Memorial Tournament
"DUBLIN, Ohio — What makes The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio one of the premier stops on the PGA Tour? The Memorial, which legendary golfer and Columbus native Jack Nicklaus created in 1976, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and the limited-field signature event comes three weeks after the PGA Championship and a couple of weeks before the U.S. Open. It’s ...
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