Forty years on, how Jacklin resurrected Ryder Cup

Published: 9/23/2025
Forty years on, how Jacklin resurrected Ryder Cup
Tony Jacklin's historic golf career included winning The Open and the US Open in consecutive years. Despite achieving success individually, his Ryder Cup appearances were marred by heavy losses, except for a memorable draw in 1969. His frustration with disruptive behavior from some teammates, lack of proper funding and support, and feeling that winning was not a priority eventually led him to distance himself from the Ryder Cup.