Tony Jacklin

Anthony Jacklin CBE (born 7 July 1944) 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.

Jackling won eight events on the European tour between its first season in 1972 and 1982. He also won 29 professional tournaments in Europe, North America, Africa (South Africa) Oceanic (Australia, New Zealand) South America (Venezuela) and on the Caribbean Tour.

However, Jacklin will be best remembered for his two major wins 1969 Open Championship and 1970 U.S. Open and his involvement in the Ryder Cup. He was a playing member of the Great Britain and Irland team in 1967, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1975 and 1977 and of the first European team in 1979.

Jacklin was involved in one of the most memorable moments in Ryder Cup history at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in 1969. After his eagle putt on the 17th evened his match with Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus conceded Jacklin’s two-foot putt on 18th halving the match, and ending the Ryder Cup with a tied score. ”The Concession” ended with a the two golfers walking off the course with arms around each other’s shoulders. Jacklin and Nicklaus later co-designed a golf course in Florida called ”The Concession”

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