Tony Jacklin
Tony Jacklin is a former English professional golfer who gained fame for winning The Open Championship in 1969 and the U.S. Open in 1970. He was the first British golfer to win both championships in nearly two decades, and his contributions to the sport helped revive British golf during a challenging period.
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Recent news mentions
Luke Donald has already joined Tony Jacklin as the only European captain to win back-to-back trophies.
Luke Donald to remain Europe’s Ryder Cup captain going for historic three-peat at Adare Manor – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-04
Tony Jacklin led Europe to its first Ryder Cup win in 40 years.
Ryder Cup: How Tony Jacklin led Europe to first win 40 years ago
United Kingdom· 2025-09-23
Tony Jacklin was the European captain who led the team to victory.
Ryder Cup is never easy to win on the road. Europe has done it only four times
Canada· 2025-09-21
By Sunday night Donald could become the first European captain since Tony Jacklin to win home and away Ryder Cups.
Ryder Cup home crowd could turn on USA team at Bethpage – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-21
Tony Jacklin hoisted the Claret Jug 18 years after Max Faulkner's victory.
Max Faulkner and ‘the greatest shot’: the story of Portrush’s first Open champion | The OpenUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-16
