Jacklin

British

/ ˈdʒæklɪn /

noun

Tony , full name Anthony Jacklin. born 1944, English golfer: won the British Open Championship (1969) and the US Open Championship (1970)

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Tim Jacklin, deputy director of the Wild Trout Trust, said: "At a time when Atlantic salmon and sea trout are facing an existential crisis in England, it's fantastic to see a project like this one on the Ecclesbourne make a tangible difference."

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He became only the second European captain - after Tony Jacklin in 1985 and 1987 - to win back-to-back Ryder Cups.

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Beaten US captain Keegan Bradley described Donald as the "best European Ryder Cup captain ever" - although Tony Jacklin might have something to say about that claim.

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Donald, who was a late replacement for LIV defector Henrik Stenson before Europe's 2023 win in Rome, is only the second man to lead Europe to home and away victories after Jacklin in 1985 and 1987.

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After masterminding the 'Romp in Rome' in 2023, the Englishman - who also won all four Ryder Cups he played in - has become the second captain, after Tony Jacklin in 1985 and 1987, to lead the side to home and away victories.

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