Anthony Jacklin

Background

Jacklin, Anthony was born on July 7, 1944 in Scunthorpe, England. Son of Arthur David Jacklin.

Career

Professional golfer, 1962-1985, 88—. Director golf Sam Roque Club, Cadiz, Spain, since 1962. Golf course designer Bradentown, Florida, since 1991.

Winner Lincolnshire Open Championship, 1961, British Association Pro Championship, 1965, Pringle Tournament, 1967, Dunlop Masters, 1967, 73, Greater Jacksonville Open, 1968, 72, Greater Greensboro Open, 1968, 72, British Open Championship, 1969 (first British player to win since 1951), United States Open Championship, 1970 (first British player to win since 1920), Benson & Hedges, 1971, British Professional Golfers Association, 1972, 82, Bogota Open, 1973, 74, Italian Open, 1973, Scandinavian Open, 1975, Kerrygold International, 1976, English National P.G.A. Championship, 1977, German Open, 1979, Venezuelan Open, 1979, Jersey Open, 1981, P.G.A. Championship, 1982, First of America Classic, 1994, Franklin Quest Championship, 1995. First player since 1900 to hold United States and British Open titles simultaneously. Player Ryder Cup, 1967-1980, team captain, 1983, 85, 87, 89.

Achievements

• Anthony Jacklin has been listed as a noteworthy Professional golfer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member British Professional Golfers' Association (honorary life president), European Tour (honorary life), Royal and Ancient G.C. St. Andrews (honorary), Professional Golf Association Tour, Senior Professional Golf Association Tour, Professional Golf Association of America.

Connections

Married Vivien Jacklin, 1966 (deceased April 1988). Children: Bradley Mark, Warren B., Tina B., Anna-May, Alistair-James, Sean-Anthony. Married Astrid May Waagen, December 1988.

Father:

Arthur Jacklin

Spouse:

Astrid May Waagen

Spouse:

Vivien Jacklin

child:

Sean-Anthony Jacklin

child:

Bradley Mark Jacklin

child:

Alistair-James Jacklin

child:

Warren B. Jacklin

child:

Tina B. Jacklin

child:

Anna-May Jacklin