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Former USGA president, Masters competitions chair Nicholson dies at 87

Former USGA president Will Nicholson, Jr. died on Saturday. He was 87.

Nicholson served as the head of the USGA from 1980-81. He was also on the USGA Executive Committee for 11 years and chaired the Rules of Golf Committee from 1978-79.

“Will was the consummate volunteer,” said USGA president Diana Murphy. “He was a gentle gentleman and, at the same time, a firm enforcer of the Rules of Golf. He led the USGA with distinction and mentored generations of presidents, including myself.”

Nicholson was also well known for his role at Augusta National Golf Club.