Tony Jacklin's maiden major, fifty years on
Only four Englishmen have won The Open within the post-war era, with this year's event marking the fiftieth day of remembrance of Tony Jacklin's success at Royal Lytham.
Max Falkner raised the Claret Jug in 1951 at Royal Portrush, the last time the event was command in Northern Ireland, with Associate in Nursing 18-year unsuccessful endure Brits concluded by Jacklin's maiden major title.
Jacklin birdied four of his gap six holes in Lancashire on his thanks to an opening-round sixty eight and followed it up with succeeding 70s to maneuver 2 strokes sooner than 1963 champion Bob Charles.
The-then 25-year-old extended his long advantage by birdieing the third and holing a 30-footer at the fourth, moving Jacklin briefly 5 clear and helped him reach the flip in thirty three.
Holding a commanding advantage heading into the rear 9, Jacklin denote 3 bogeys during a five-hole stretch from the thirteenth however sealed his breakthrough win and a two-shot conclusion with a tap-in par at the last.
Max Falkner raised the Claret Jug in 1951 at Royal Portrush, the last time the event was command in Northern Ireland, with Associate in Nursing 18-year unsuccessful endure Brits concluded by Jacklin's maiden major title.
Jacklin birdied four of his gap six holes in Lancashire on his thanks to an opening-round sixty eight and followed it up with succeeding 70s to maneuver 2 strokes sooner than 1963 champion Bob Charles.
The-then 25-year-old extended his long advantage by birdieing the third and holing a 30-footer at the fourth, moving Jacklin briefly 5 clear and helped him reach the flip in thirty three.
Holding a commanding advantage heading into the rear 9, Jacklin denote 3 bogeys during a five-hole stretch from the thirteenth however sealed his breakthrough win and a two-shot conclusion with a tap-in par at the last.
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