Tony Jacklin recalls his historic Open win in 1969… and the sportsmanship of Ryder Cup legend Jack Nicklaus Tony Jacklin enjoyed a golden summer in 1969 and changed British golf for ever ...

England hasn’t toasted an English winner of The Open on English soil since Tony Jacklin won at Royal Lytham back in 1969.

Title contenders at this week's British Open will not be the ones whinging about the weather or the condition of the golf course, 1969 champion Tony Jacklin said on Monday.

Tony Jacklin made just £4,250 pounds ($5,386) for winning the Open in 1969; he scoffs as he accurately recalls the exact amount. These days, the winner is handed a cheque for almost $2 million.

Tony Jacklin made just £4,250 pounds ($5,386) for winning the Open in 1969; he scoffs as he accurately recalls the exact amount. These days, the winner is handed a cheque for almost $2 million.