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Anthony Jacklin CBE (born 7 July 1944) is an English golfer. He was the most successful British player of his generation, winning two major championships, the 1969 Open Championship and the 1970 U.S. Open. He was also Ryder Cup captain from 1983 to 1989; Europe winning two and tying another of these four events.
Jan 17, 2023 · A four-time captain from 1983 to 1989, he led Team Europe to two victories, including the first over the Americans since 1957. Jacklin, 78, reflected recently on his career, on the controversy...
Sep 10, 2020 · Tony Jacklin, the first European to win the U.S. Open in 50 years, reflects on his career, friendship with Nicklaus and Ryder Cup legacy. Read his exclusive interview with GOLF magazine on the 50th anniversary of his 1970 triumph at Hazeltine.
Jun 19, 2020 · Tony Jacklin was the last European to win the U.S. Open until Graeme McDowell in 2010. He beat the "Big Three" with a new putting tip and a seven-under total at Hazeltine National, but his victory was overshadowed by Dave Hill's criticism.
Sep 29, 2023 · But Tony Jacklin, a winner, the greatest British player of his generation, subsequently had to swallow the bitter taste of defeat in the Ryder Cup in 1971, 1973, 1975, 1977 and 1979. These scars created a resolve that would soon change the direction of this marquee event.
The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Tony Jacklin. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights.
Jul 5, 2019 · Learn how Tony Jacklin became the most recent Englishman to win The Open at an English course in 1969, and his journey from humble beginnings to golfing greatness. Read about his rivalries, his hole-in-one, his US Open triumph and his memories of lifting the Claret Jug.
