Tony Jacklin
FameRank: 4

"Won": 1970 U.S. Open (golf)/1970

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/ award1 = Order of the British Empire/Commander of theOrder of theBritish Empire

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/ award2 = Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year/Sir Henry CottonRookie of the Year

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"Anthony Jacklin" Commander of the Order of the British Empire/CBE (born 7 July 1944) is an England/English golfer, who was the most successful British player of his generation, winning two Men's major golf championships/major championships. He was also the most successful European Ryder Cup captain ever.

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I think it tests the strength of individuals, ... It's an odd form of playing. I think it stretches people. They see it as being an old-fashioned form of golf that should be scrubbed out and it should all be best ball, but I don't agree. Foursomes golf, I think, gives a nice balance to how the team end of it runs.

He was looking at the big picture, and that's how Jack's mind worked. That is why he was the champion that he was. He was always a great sport.

Without your gesture, it would have been impossible. Without your friendship, it would have been impossible.

The fact that this will be here long after I've died is hard to explain. It is extraordinary for me.

You only get a split second to think about what you're going to do, and he picked up his ball and my mark in one continuous motion.

If it's any consolation to you, I'm petrified.

I honestly believe the golf course, from the back tees, is too much at our time in life. I'm sure there will be some embarrassing moments, but we shall soldier on.