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Finchem read congratulatory letters from that one, Tiger Woods, as well as notes from President Bush and former President George H.W. Bush.
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"I had a great time playing golf," Nicklaus said. "I enjoyed it. It carried me to a lot of places. The game has given back to so many."
Tiger's return
Although Jack Nicklaus hasn't heard anything for sure, he's expecting Tiger Woods to return for his tournament, the Memorial, later this month."We're hoping that he's going to be there," Nicklaus said after he received the tour's lifetime achievement award Wednesday.
Woods had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee April 15 and was expected to miss at least four weeks while he recovers. His agent, Mark Steinberg, called Nicklaus the day after the operation and said Woods' intention was to be at Muirfield Village for the Memorial.
Nicklaus hasn't heard anything since, other than talk that Woods was walking without a limp.
"I think he'll be just fine," Nicklaus said. "I don't think you have to worry too much about him."
Pink on the Links
Fred Couples sported a slightly different look Wednesday, noticeable only after he hit a shot.There was pink on the bottom of his shoes.
Couples is among some 50 players who are wearing pink-and-white spikes this week, courtesy of Champ Spikes and its "Pink on the Links" campaign to raise money and awareness for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Champ chose The Players Championship because it ends on Mother's Day. The company will donate money for every player wearing the pink-and-white spikes at The Players and the Michelob Ultra on the LPGA Tour.
