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  1. Sep 21, 2018 · That is Tony Jacklin's recollection of what the great Jack Nicklaus said to him after conceding a two-foot putt that led to the first tie in Ryder Cup history. Nicklaus' concession is now widely regarded as one of the greatest acts of sportsmanship ever seen in golf or anywhere else and many, including Jacklin, believe it set a tone for the ...

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  2. Sep 20, 2019 · The acrimonious week came down to the anchor match on Sept. 20, involving Ryder Cup rookie Nicklaus facing Tony Jacklin, the hero of GB&I who won the British Open that year. Jacklin became...

  3. Sep 3, 2018 · 108. 49K views 5 years ago. The finish of the 1969 Ryder Cup featured a duel between Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin highlighted by 'The Concession.' Here are the final shots of the match and...

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  4. Sep 26, 2023 · The Concession is more than a sepia-tinged tournament highlight; it also served as the inspiration for the eponymous private golf club in Bradenton, Florida, a Nicklaus/Jacklin collaboration...

  5. Sep 27, 2023 · The Ryder Cup of 1969 is remembered for a single moment – Jack Nicklaus bending down to pick up Tony Jacklins marker to concede a putt for a half in their match and a half in the event overall. “The Concession” has gone down in golfing lore as one of the great acts of sportsmanship.

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  7. Sep 18, 2019 · Jack Nicklaus explains The Concession 50 years later, which led to first tie in Ryder Cup. Steve DiMeglio. USA TODAY. Jack Nicklaus broke into a hearty laugh. “There’s been a lot of...

  8. The competition ended in a tie at 16 points each when America's Jack Nicklaus conceded a three-foot (0.9 m) putt to Britain's Tony Jacklin at the 18th hole, in one of the most famous gestures of sportsmanship in all of sports. It was the first tie in Ryder Cup history, and the United States team retained the Cup.

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