Tributes Paid to European Tour Legend John Jacobs
By: Golfshake Editor | Fri 13 Jan 2017
Tributes have been paid to European Tour legend John Jacobs, who has sadly passed away at the age of 91. Having played in the 1955 Ryder Cup, the Englishman was twice a captain of the side, most notably in 1979 when Continental Europe joined Great Britain & Ireland. Renowned for his role within the PGA and coaching abilities, he was instrumental in the establishment of the tour, serving as the tournament director general from 1971 to 1975, and later deservedly inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
He will be remembered for those achievements, but also his warmth as kindness. Those within the game have long spoken of his appealing nature and gentleman's manner. He was a visionary and vital ingredient in shaping the professional scene that we now take for granted in this part of the world.
Sorry and saddened to hear #JohnJacobs has died. He did so much for golf & golfers. A peerless coach, great communicator, charming & kind TY
— Ken Brown..?? (@KenBrownGolf) January 13, 2017
Very sad news with the passing of John Jacobs , met him a few times was always ahead of his time and a gentleman RIP pic.twitter.com/t0GfofIOIv
— Paul Lawrie (@PaulLawriegolf) January 13, 2017
Deeply saddened to learn that John Jacobs, founding father of the @EuropeanTour, has passed away at the age of 91. pic.twitter.com/8J9zIy5Zes
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) January 13, 2017
The entire @RyderCupEurope family is saddened to learn that two-time captain & player John Jacobs has died.
— Ryder Cup Team EUR (@RyderCupEurope) January 13, 2017
A true gentleman of the game. pic.twitter.com/NMR5tUhyni
RIP John Jacobs.
— Thomas Bjørn (@thomasbjorngolf) January 13, 2017
One of the finest men I ever met.
Thank you for everything you did for our wonderful game!#openthedoorclosethedoor
So sad one of the loveliest men on the planet #JohnJacobs has left us. Happy day in 2010 @EuropeanTour @GettySport pic.twitter.com/PA4QHe1ocO
— David Cannon (@Cannonball63) January 13, 2017
So sad to learn that the great John Jacobs died last night. A very close family friend, mentor & coach to my Father & to so many others....
— Kirsty Gallacher (@TheRealKirstyG) January 13, 2017
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