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Jacklin in 1970
Personal information
Full name	Anthony Jacklin
Born	(1944-07-07) 7 July 1944 (age 80) Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	180 lbs
Nationality	England
Residence	Bradenton, Florida, U.S.
Spouse	Vivien (m. 1966, d. 1988) Astrid Waagen (m. 1988)
Children	6
Career
Turned professional	1962
Former tour(s)	European Tour European Seniors Tour PGA Tour Champions Tour
Professional wins	29
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour	4
European Tour	8
Champions Tour	2
Other	15
Best results in Major Championships (Wins: 2)
The Masters Tournament	T12: 1970
U.S. Open	Won: 1970
The Open Championship	Won: 1969
PGA Championship	T25: 1969
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame	2002
Commander of the Order of the British Empire	1990
Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year	1963

Anthony "Tony" Jacklin is a famous English golfer. He was born on July 7, 1944. Tony was the best British golfer of his time. He won two very important golf tournaments. These were the 1969 Open Championship and the 1970 U.S. Open. He also led the European Ryder Cup team as captain from 1983 to 1989. During his time as captain, Europe won two times and tied once.

Tony became a professional golfer in 1962. In 1963, he was named "Rookie of the Year." He won many tournaments throughout his career. He played on the PGA Tour and the European Tour. After turning 50, he also played on the Senior PGA Tour.

Early Life and Golf Beginnings

Tony Jacklin was born in Scunthorpe, England, on July 7, 1944. His father, Arthur, was a lorry driver. He was the one who first taught Tony about golf. Tony went to Henderson Avenue Primary School. Later, he attended Doncaster Road Secondary School.

Amateur Golf Career

Tony was a very good young golfer. He won the junior championship in Lincolnshire four times. He won it every year from 1958 to 1961. In 1961, he won by a huge 20 strokes. That same year, he played in the Boys Amateur Championship. He also played for England and a combined England and Scotland team.

Professional Golf Career

Starting Out in British Golf

Jacklin at the 1970 U.S. Open

Tony became a professional golfer in 1962. He started as an assistant at Potters Bar Golf Club. In 1963, he played in the 1963 Open Championship. He finished tied for 30th place. At the end of 1963, he was named "Rookie of the Year" by golf legend Henry Cotton.

In 1964, Tony won the Coombe Hill Assistants' Tournament. He also played well in the Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament. In 1965, he played in the Carling World Open in the United States. He won $1,000 there. He also won the Gor-Ray Cup, which was the Assistants' Championship.

Tony visited South Africa in 1966. He finished third in the South African Masters. He also won the Kimberley 4000 Tournament. Back in Britain, he won the Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament. He also finished second in the Rediffusion Tournament. Tony played for England in the 1966 Canada Cup in Japan. He then went to New Zealand. He won the 1967 New Zealand PGA Championship there.

In 1967, Tony won two tournaments on the British PGA circuit. These were the Pringle of Scotland Tournament and the Dunlop Masters. He also finished fifth in the 1967 Open Championship. During the Dunlop Masters, he made a hole-in-one that was shown live on TV. Later that year, he joined the 1968 PGA Tour. He also played in his first 1967 Ryder Cup.

Playing in the USA: PGA Tour

Tony had a great first year on the PGA Tour in 1968. He won the Jacksonville Open. This was the first time a British player won a big American event in many years. He finished 29th in the money list.

In July 1969, Tony won the 1969 Open Championship at Royal Lytham. He was the first British golfer to win The Open since 1951.

Tony was part of a famous moment in golf history at the 1969 Ryder Cup. The event ended in a tie. In his singles match against Jack Nicklaus, Tony made a great putt on the 17th hole to tie the match. On the last hole, Nicklaus showed great sportsmanship. He conceded Tony's short putt, meaning Tony didn't have to hit it. This made the match a tie. This moment is called "The Concession." Tony and Nicklaus later designed a golf course together in Florida. They named it "The Concession" to remember that moment.

In 1970, Tony won his second major championship. He won the U.S. Open by seven strokes. This win meant he didn't have to qualify for PGA Tour events for 10 years. He finished 20th in the money list that year. He also finished fifth in the 1970 Open Championship.

Tony played on the PGA Tour in 1971. He finished third in the 1971 Open Championship. He also won the Benson & Hedges Festival in Britain. He played in the 1971 Ryder Cup again.

In 1972, Tony had a much better season on the PGA Tour. He won the Greater Jacksonville Open for the second time. He won after a playoff.

Tony almost won the 1972 Open Championship at Muirfield. He was tied for the lead with Lee Trevino on the 71st hole. Trevino made a very difficult chip shot into the hole. Tony then took three putts to finish the hole. This meant he was one shot behind. Trevino won, and Tony finished third. This moment was very tough for Tony.

Playing in Europe: European Tour

Tony played less on the PGA Tour in 1973 and 1974. He focused more on the European Tour. In 1973, he won two events: the Italian Open and the Dunlop Masters. He also finished second in three other tournaments. He was a top player on the European Tour that year. He also played in the 1973 Ryder Cup.

In 1974, Tony won the Scandinavian Enterprise Open. He also finished second in the Swiss Open.

Tony returned to the PGA Tour in 1975. He had some good finishes, including second place in the 1977 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am. He continued to play on the European Tour. He won the 1976 Kerrygold International Classic.

Tony played in the 1975 Ryder Cup and the 1977 Ryder Cup. He played his last Ryder Cup as a player in 1979.

Ryder Cup Captaincy

Tony Jacklin became the captain of the European Ryder Cup team. He led the team for four straight Ryder Cups, from 1983 to 1989. He was a very successful captain. In 1985, he led his team to their first victory in 28 years. In 1987, Europe won for the first time ever in the United States. In 1989, the match was tied, but Europe kept the cup.

Senior Golf Career

After turning 50, Tony played on the Senior PGA Tour from 1994 to 1997. He won two tournaments: the First of America Classic in 1994 and the Franklin Quest Championship in 1995. He also played on the European Seniors Tour.

Tony has also designed golf courses since he stopped competing.

Personal Life

Tony Jacklin married Vivien Murray in 1966. They had three children: Bradley, Warren, and Tina. Vivien sadly passed away in 1988. In December 1988, Tony married Astrid Waagen. They have a son named Sean, who is also a professional golfer. Tony is also a stepfather to Astrid's two children.

In 1970, Tony was featured on the TV show This Is Your Life. This happened after he received his OBE award.

Tony has had hearing problems since the 1980s. He wears hearing aids. He supports the English Deaf Golf Association.

In 2013, Tony was a contestant on the TV show Strictly Come Dancing. He was the first person to be eliminated from the show that season.

Awards and Honours

Tony was second in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award in 1969 and 1970.
He received an OBE award in 1970. This was upgraded to a CBE in 1990.
Tony was added to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2002.

Professional Wins (29)

Tony Jacklin won 29 professional golf tournaments during his career.

PGA Tour Wins (4)

Tony won 4 tournaments on the PGA Tour, including his two major championships.

Legend
Major championships (2)
Other PGA Tour (2)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up
1	31 Mar 1968	Jacksonville Open Invitational	68-65-69-71=273	−15	2 strokes	Gardner Dickinson, Don January, Chi-Chi Rodríguez, Doug Sanders, DeWitt Weaver
2	12 Jul 1969	The Open Championship	68-70-70-72=280	−4	2 strokes	Bob Charles
3	21 Jun 1970	U.S. Open	71-70-70-70=281	−7	7 strokes	Dave Hill
4	19 Mar 1972	Greater Jacksonville Open (2)	70-71-74-68=283	−5	Playoff	John Jacobs

PGA Tour Playoff Record (1 win, 1 loss)

No.	Year	Tournament	Opponent	Result
1	1970	Andy Williams-San Diego Open Invitational	Pete Brown	Lost to par on first extra hole
2	1972	Greater Jacksonville Open	John Jacobs	Won with par on first extra hole

European Tour Wins (8)

Tony won 8 tournaments on the European Tour.

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up
1	26 Aug 1972	Viyella PGA Championship	71-72-68-68=279	−9	3 strokes	Peter Oosterhuis
2	21 Apr 1973	Italian Open	71-72-70-71=284	−4	1 stroke	Valentín Barrios
3	6 Oct 1973	Dunlop Masters	69-65-70-68=272	−12	7 strokes	Bob Charles
4	21 Jul 1974	Scandinavian Enterprise Open	70-65-69-75=279	−5	11 strokes	José María Cañizares
5	6 Jun 1976	Kerrygold International Classic	69-79-72-70=290	+2	1 stroke	Eddie Polland
6	19 Aug 1979	Braun German Open	68-68-70-71=277	−7	2 strokes	Antonio Garrido, Lanny Wadkins
7	21 Jun 1981	Billy Butlin Jersey Open	71-68-72-68=279	−9	1 stroke	Bernhard Langer
8	31 May 1982	Sun Alliance PGA Championship (2)	72-69-73-70=284	−4	Playoff	Bernhard Langer

European Tour Playoff Record (1 win, 1 loss)

No.	Year	Tournament	Opponent	Result
1	1980	Merseyside International Open	Ian Mosey	Lost to par on first extra hole
2	1982	Sun Alliance PGA Championship	Bernhard Langer	Won with birdie on first extra hole

New Zealand Golf Circuit Wins (1)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner-up
1	11 Dec 1966	Forest Products Tournament	66-67-71-68=272	−16	Shared title with Bob Charles

Other European Wins (9)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up
1	22 May 1964	Coombe Hill Assistants' Tournament	68-74-71-72=285	1 stroke	Adrian Sadler
2	26 Aug 1965	Gor-Ray Cup	73-74-68-68=283	Playoff	David Butler, Sean Hunt
3	28 May 1966	Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament	72-70-71-71=284	5 strokes	Tony Grubb
4	24 Jun 1967	Pringle of Scotland Tournament	75-70-68-70=283	4 strokes	David Snell
5	16 Sep 1967	Dunlop Masters	69-74-67-64=274	3 strokes	Neil Coles
6	12 Jul 1969	The Open Championship	68-70-70-72=280	2 strokes	Bob Charles
7	26 Sep 1970	W.D. & H.O. Wills Tournament	67-65-66-69=267	7 strokes	Peter Townsend
8	18 Oct 1970	Lancome Trophy	67-71-68=206	1 stroke	Arnold Palmer, Ramón Sota
9	21 Aug 1971	Benson & Hedges Festival	73-67-72-67=279	Playoff	Peter Butler

Other Australasian Wins (2)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up	Ref
1	5 Nov 1972	Dunlop International	74-63-68-72=277	−11	4 strokes	David Graham, Sukree Onsham
2	8 Jan 1967	New Zealand PGA Championship	73-69-64-68=274	−18	Playoff	Martin Roesink

South American Golf Circuit Wins (1)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner-up	Ref.
1	9 Dec 1979	Venezuela Open	68-69-70-69=276	−4	2 strokes	Manuel Piñero

Caribbean Tour Wins (2)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up	Ref
1	25 Feb 1973	Los Lagartos Open	65-62-66-68=261	−27	13 strokes	Gene Borek
2	17 Feb 1974	Los Lagartos Open (2)	65-69-67-72=273	−15	3 strokes	Roberto De Vicenzo, Florentino Molina, Alberto Rivadeneira

South African Wins (1)

Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner-up	Ref
26 Feb 1966	Kimberley 4000 Tournament	68-69-71-65=273	−15	Tied	Harold Henning

Senior PGA Tour Wins (2)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up
1	14 Aug 1994	First of America Classic	68-68=136*	−8	1 stroke	Dave Stockton
2	3 Sep 1995	Franklin Quest Championship	72-67-67=206	−10	1 stroke	John Paul Cain, Simon Hobday, Rives McBee, Dave Stockton, Bruce Summerhays, Tom Weiskopf

*Note: The 1996 First of America Classic was shortened to 36 holes due to rain.

Major Championships

Tony Jacklin won two major championships.

Wins (2)

Year	Championship	54 holes	Winning score	Margin	Runner-up
1969	The Open Championship	2 shot lead	−4 (68-70-70-72=280)	2 strokes	Bob Charles
1970	U.S. Open	4 shot lead	−7 (71-70-70-70=281)	7 strokes	Dave Hill

Results Timeline

This table shows Tony Jacklin's results in major golf tournaments over the years.

Tournament	1963	1965	1966	1967	1968	1969
Masters Tournament				T16	T22	CUT
U.S. Open						T25
The Open Championship	T30	T25	T30	5	T18	1
PGA Championship						T25

Tournament	1970	1971	1972	1973	1974	1975	1976	1977	1978	1979
Masters Tournament	T12	T36	T27	CUT	CUT	CUT
U.S. Open	1	CUT	T40	T52	CUT	CUT
The Open Championship	5	3	3	T14	T18		T42	T43	CUT	T24
PGA Championship	CUT	T30		T46	T55

Tournament	1980	1981	1982	1983	1984	1985	1988	1989
Masters Tournament
U.S. Open
The Open Championship	T32	T23	CUT	T39	CUT	CUT	CUT	CUT
PGA Championship

Tournament	1993	1999
Masters Tournament
U.S. Open
The Open Championship	CUT	CUT
PGA Championship

Tournament	2001	2005	2007
Masters Tournament
U.S. Open
The Open Championship	CUT	CUT	CUT
PGA Championship

Win Top 10 Did not play CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place.

Summary of Major Results

Tournament	Wins	3rd	Top-5	Top-10	Top-25	Events	Cuts made
Masters Tournament	0	0	0	0	3	9	5
U.S. Open	1	0	1	1	2	7	4
The Open Championship	1	2	5	5	11	28	17
PGA Championship	0	0	0	0	1	5	4
Totals	2	2	6	6	17	49	30

Team Appearances

Tony Jacklin played for and captained several teams during his career.

Amateur Teams

Boys' match v Continent of Europe (representing combined England & Scotland): 1961 (winners)
England–Scotland boys match (representing England): 1961

Professional Teams

Ryder Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland/Europe): 1967, 1969 (tie), 1971, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1983 (non-playing captain), 1985 (winners, non-playing captain), 1987 (winners, non-playing captain), 1989 (tied, retained Cup, non-playing captain)
World Cup (representing England): 1966, 1970, 1971, 1972
Double Diamond International (representing England): 1972 (winners), 1973, 1974, 1976 (winners, captain), 1977 (captain)
Marlboro Nations' Cup (representing England): 1972, 1973
Hennessy Cognac Cup (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 1976 (winners, captain), 1982 (winners, captain)
UBS Cup (representing the Rest of the World): 2003 (tie, captain)