NICKLAUS MAY TAKE ONE LAST SWING AT OPEN.(SPORTS)

Byline: Combined wire services

TROON, Scotland -- Jack Nicklaus, winner of a record 18 majors, said he may return to St. Andrews next year to play in the British Open one last time.

Tournament organizer the Royal & Ancient Golf Club changed its schedule to allow Nicklaus to bow out at the Scottish course known as the home of golf, he said. St. Andrews was originally going to play host to the 2006 event.

``If I'm able, I'll be back,'' Nicklaus told reporters at Royal Troon Golf Club. ``The R&A paid me a very nice compliment ... and it would be a slap in the face if I didn't go if I was able to.''

Nicklaus made his Open debut 42 years ago at …