Senior Tour News: Tony Jacklin, the man who as captain transfomed Europe's approach to the Ryder Cup, has been given the opportunity to pit his leadership skills against the US once more.
The two-time major winner will take charge of the Rest of the World team to face the US in the third UBS Cup, which will be played at the Seaside Course at Sea Island Golf Club in Georgia, from November 21st-23rd.
Jacklin captained the European Ryder Cup team on four occasions between 1983 and 1989. Under his leadership Europe lost to the US by just one point in 1983, but won the next two matches in 1985 and 1987, before the 1989 matches were tied 14-14.
A veteran of seven Ryder Cups as a player and winner of 27 titles around the world - including the 1969 British Open Championship and 1970 US Open Championship - Jacklin won twice on the US Seniors (now the Champions) Tour.
"I am really looking forward to taking up the role of captaincy once again," said Jacklin.
"Watching last year's Ryder Cup matches certainly brought back some fantastic memories, and when I was approached for this job, I have to admit I leapt at the chance.
"The first two UBS Cups have been fantastic successes, apart from the results. With two US wins so far, I am certainly hoping that I can reverse the trend."
Arnold Palmer will again captain the US team.
