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The E-Sylum:  Volume 8, Number 27, July 3, 2005, Article 16

GOLFER NICKLAUS TO BE FEATURED ON SCOTTISH NOTE

Bloomberg News reported on June 30 that "Jack Nicklaus will
feature on a 5-pound note to be issued by Royal Bank of
Scotland Group Plc to commemorate his last appearance as a
professional golfer in the British Open at St. Andrews."

"No living person other than a member of the British royal family
has ever appeared on a Scottish or English banknote.

``That's pretty special,'' Nicklaus said on a conference call today. `
`The tribute that RBS has done for me is unbelievable and one
I have a hard time fathoming.''

"Nicklaus said he could think of no better way to end his career
than at the so-called home of golf.

``It's a very special place.''

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  Wayne Homren, Editor

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