Tony Jacklin's
1987 Ryder Cup Crystal Trophy
TONY JACKLIN COLLECTION

Tony Jacklin was the most celebrated British golfer of his generation. He was the first European player to win on the U.S. tour since the 1920s with his victory at the 1968 Jacksonville Open Invitational.  Jacklin then went on to win the 1969 Open Championship and 1970 U.S. Open. Even so, Jacklin is likely even more well-known today for his involvement in the Ryder Cup. He participated in 7 consecutive Ryder Cup Matches as a player, and then went on to Captain the European team 4 more times. It is his role as Ryder Cup Captain for which he is most revered in Britain. Jacklin led his team to its first victory in 28 years at the 1985 Ryder Cup, and then shocked the world by leading Europe to victory again in 1987 - Europe’s first-ever victory on U.S. soil. His career also included “the Concession” at the 1969 Ryder Cup, and an induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2002.

Tony Jacklin's 1987 Ryder Cup Crystal Trophy

Offered here is an impressive Ryder Cup Crystal Trophy topped by a Sterling Silver Abe Mitchell Figure. The Trophy was a Captain’s gift presented to European Captain Tony Jacklin at the 1987 Ryder Cup by Jack Nicklaus. Widely recognized as one of the most significant Ryder Cups in the history of the event, Captain Jacklin led his team to a narrow, hard-fought victory over a U.S. team that was captained by Jack Nicklaus and contested at Jack’s Muirfield Village Golf Club. Prior to 1987, the U.S. Team had a record of 13-0 on American soil that spanned the previous 60 years.

This crystal Ryder Cup trophy is almost certainly a piece of memorabilia that no collector has ever seen before today. It measures 10 3/8" tall.

Letter of Authenticity from Tony Jacklin