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European success: Tony Jacklin is the only European to win the U.S.

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Mr. Jacklin won it in 1969 and Nick Faldo in 1987, 1990 and 1992.

Why U.K. Event Is Truly Open John Paul Newport 2011

Mr. Jacklin won it in 1969 and Nick Faldo in 1987, 1990 and 1992.

The Myth of Links Golf John Paul Newport 2011

A previous version of this article incorrectly said that Tony Jacklin was the only Englishman to win the British Open since 1951.

Why U.K. Event Is Truly Open John Paul Newport 2011

In fact, the only Englishmen to have won the British Open since 1951 were Tony Jacklin in 1969 and Nick Faldo in 1987, 1990 and 1992.

The Myth of Links Golf John Paul Newport 2011

"It's just crazy to jeopardize an event as popular as the Ryder Cup by pushing it back this far," said Tony Jacklin, who captained Europe to victory in three Ryder Cups and remains the most successful European captain.

Tipping Point in Ryder Cup JOHN PAUL NEWPORT 2010

Mule racing, meanwhile, has already become the first sport in which a champion had been cloned – not once, but three times – at the behest of its owner, in this case the US enthusiast Don Jacklin, who proclaimed himself to be "so excited I am in the sky".

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In fact, the only Englishmen to have won the British Open since 1951 were Tony Jacklin in 1969 and Nick Faldo in 1987, 1990 and 1992.

Why U.K. Event Is Truly Open John Paul Newport 2011

Tony Jacklin was hitting balls on the range when he was offered the job of European Ryder Cup captain.

The Rich Life of a Ryder Cup Captain Richard Gillis 2010

A previous version of this article incorrectly said that Tony Jacklin was the only Englishman to win the British Open since 1951.

The Myth of Links Golf John Paul Newport 2011