Tony Jacklin's Clock from
1990 British Open St. Andrews
Champions Dinner
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 Clock from 1990 British Open St. Andrews Champions Dinner

Everyone knows about the “Champions Dinner” that the defending Masters Champion hosts each year; but most fans do not realize that the other Major Championships also have a Champions Dinner.

Offered here is Tony Jacklin’s gift from the 1990 Open Championship, which was held at St Andrews. This impressive clock was produced by Garrard, the crown jewelers, features the Open Championship logo on the front, and is engraved “Open Champions Dinner  St Andrews  17^th July 1990” on the reverse. The clock is in good working order. It measures 6" tall with the handle up and 3 1/4" wide.

Letter of Authenticity from Tony Jacklin