Captain Tony Jacklin's
1985 Ryder Cup Badge
from Historic Victory
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.

Captain Tony Jacklin's 1985 Ryder Cup Badge

For Europeans, the 1985 Ryder Cup is one of the most historic in the event’s storied history. The Tony Jacklin-led European Team won for the first time ever (as an integrated European team), and it was the first U.S. defeat since 1957. Here is Captain Tony Jacklin’s actual badge from that historic victory. No, unlike a Major Championship, there is no contestant’s badge or anything of the sort. This is it – Jacklin’s actual badge from when he played the role of giant-slayer against the previously unbeatable Americans.

Letter of Authenticity from Tony Jacklin