About
Tony Jacklin CBE, a name synonymous with golfing excellence and inspirational sportsmanship. With a career that has spanned more than five decades, Tony’s contributions to the game have etched his name in the annals of golf history.
From the rolling greens of Scunthorpe Golf Club where he first swung a club, to lifting the Claret Jug at The Open and the U.S. Open trophy, Tony’s journey has been one of determination, skill, and pioneering spirit. As the most successful British golfer of his generation, he broke barriers and paved the way for future European golfers on the international stage.
Tony's Career Highlights
- Assistants’ Championship (UK)
- Forest Products Tournament
- Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament
- Pringle of Scotland Tournament
- Dunlop Masters
- New Zealand PGA Championship
- Jacksonville Open Invitational
- The Open Championship
- The US Open
- W.D. & H.O. Wills Tournament
- Lancome Trophy
- Benson & Hedges Festival
- The Greater Jacksonville Open
- Viyella PGA Championship
- Dunlop International
- Italian Open
- Dunlop Masters
- Los Lagartos Open
- Kerrygold International Classic
- Braun German Open
- Venezuela Open
- Billy Butlin Jersey Open
- Sun Alliance PGA Championship
Revolutionizing the Ryder Cup: Tony Jacklin's Enduring Legacy
Tony’s legacy is not just in the trophies and titles, but in his captaincy of the European Ryder Cup teams, where his leadership revitalized and transformed the competition, bringing a new era of success and camaraderie to the European side. His vision reshaped the Ryder Cup and ignited a passionate rivalry that continues to thrill golf fans around the world.
Beyond the Green: Tony Jacklin's Impactful Contributions to Golf and Charity"
