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Jacklin in 1970
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Anthony Jacklin |
| Born | 7 July 1944 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) |
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| 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 Jacklin (born 7 July 1944) is a famous English golfer. He was the best British player of his time. He won two major golf championships: 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 this time, Europe won two Ryder Cups and tied one.
Tony Jacklin 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.
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Early Life and Golf Beginnings
Tony Jacklin was born in Scunthorpe, England, on July 7, 1944. His father, Arthur, was a lorry driver who first introduced Tony to golf. Tony went to Henderson Avenue Primary School and later Doncaster Road Secondary School.
Amateur Golf Success
Tony showed great talent in golf from a young age. He won the Lincolnshire junior championship four times in a row, from 1958 to 1961. In 1961, he won the Lincolnshire Open by a large margin. He also played for England and a combined England and Scotland team in junior matches.
Becoming a Professional Golfer
In 1962, Tony Jacklin became a professional golfer. He started as an assistant at Potters Bar Golf Club.
Early Professional Years
Tony quickly made a name for himself. In 1963, he played in the 1963 Open Championship and finished tied for 30th place. He was also named "Rookie of the Year" by famous golfer Henry Cotton. In 1964, he won the Coombe Hill Assistants' Tournament.
He played in South Africa and the United States in the mid-1960s. In 1965, he won the Gor-Ray Cup after a sudden-death playoff. In 1966, he won the Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament. He also won the 1967 New Zealand PGA Championship in early 1967.
In 1967, Tony won two more tournaments in Britain: the Pringle of Scotland Tournament and the Dunlop Masters. During the Dunlop Masters, he made a hole-in-one that was shown live on TV! He also qualified to play on the 1968 PGA Tour in the United States.
Playing on the PGA Tour
Tony Jacklin had a very successful first year on the PGA Tour in 1968.
First Big Wins
In March 1968, he won the Jacksonville Open. This was a big deal because it was the first time a British player had won a major American golf event since the 1920s. He finished 29th on the money list that year.
Major Championship Victories
In July 1969, Tony won his first major championship: The 1969 Open Championship at Royal Lytham. He was the first British golfer to win The Open since 1951.
In 1970, he won his second major title, the U.S. Open. He won by an impressive seven strokes at Hazeltine National Golf Club. This win meant he was guaranteed a spot in PGA Tour events for the next 10 years.
Later PGA Tour Years
Tony continued to play well in the early 1970s. In 1970, he lost in a playoff at the Andy Williams San Diego Open. In 1972, he won the Greater Jacksonville Open again after a playoff.
A tough moment for Tony happened at the 1972 Open Championship. He was tied for the lead with Lee Trevino on the 71st hole. Trevino made an amazing chip shot, and Tony then took three putts, falling behind. Trevino won, and Tony finished third. This moment affected him deeply.
European Tour and Ryder Cup Captaincy
After 1972, Tony played more on the European Tour. He won the Italian Open and the Dunlop Masters in 1973. He also won the Scandinavian Enterprise Open in 1974.
Ryder Cup Hero
Tony Jacklin played in seven Ryder Cup matches for Great Britain & Ireland from 1967 to 1979. The Ryder Cup is a team golf competition between Europe and the United States.
One of the most famous moments in Ryder Cup history involved Tony and Jack Nicklaus in 1969. Their match ended in a tie when Nicklaus famously conceded Tony's short putt on the final hole. This act of sportsmanship is known as "The Concession." Tony and Nicklaus later designed a golf course together in Florida called "The Concession" to remember this moment.
Tony became the captain of the European Ryder Cup team from 1983 to 1989. He led his team to their first victory in 28 years in 1985. Then, in 1987, he led them to their first-ever win in the United States! He was a very successful captain.
Senior Golf Career and Beyond
After turning 50, Tony Jacklin played on the Senior PGA Tour (now called the Champions 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.
Since retiring from playing full-time, Tony has designed many golf courses.
Personal Life
Tony Jacklin married Vivien Murray in 1966. They had three children: Bradley, Warren, and Tina. Sadly, Vivien passed away in 1988. Tony later married Astrid Waagen in December 1988. They have a son named Sean, who is also a professional golfer. Tony is also a stepfather to Astrid's two children, Anna May and A.J.
In 1970, Tony was featured on the TV show This Is Your Life. He has been hearing impaired since the 1980s and uses hearing aids. He supports the English Deaf Golf Association. In 2013, Tony took part in the TV show Strictly Come Dancing.
Awards and Honours
- Tony Jacklin was second in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award in both 1969 and 1970.
- He received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 1970, and it was upgraded to a CBE in 1990.
- In 2002, Tony Jacklin was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Major Championship Results
Tony Jacklin won two major championships during his career.
Wins (2)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
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| 1969 | The Open Championship | −4 (280) | 2 strokes |  Bob Charles |
| 1970 | U.S. Open | −7 (281) | 7 strokes |  Dave Hill |
Results Timeline
| Tournament | 1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 |
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| U.S. Open | ||||||||||
| The Open Championship | T32 | T23 | CUT | T39 | CUT | CUT | CUT | CUT | ||
| PGA Championship |
| Tournament | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
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| The Open Championship | CUT | CUT | ||||||||
| PGA Championship |
| Tournament | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
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| 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 | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
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| Masters Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 5 |
| U.S. Open | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
| The Open Championship | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 17 |
| PGA Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Totals | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 49 | 30 |
Team Appearances
Tony Jacklin played for various 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):
* Player: 1967, 1969 (tie), 1971, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979 * Non-playing captain: 1983, 1985 (winners), 1987 (winners), 1989 (tied, retained Cup)
- 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)
Images for kids
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Jacklin in 1970
