13: SPECIAL EDITION: On Aon’s Nicklaus-Jacklin Award with Bones Mackay and Paul McGinley

There is no golfing event quite as significant and unique as the Ryder Cup. From the unusual team selection to Aon’s awarding of the inaugural Nicklaus-Jacklin Award, this event is highly anticipated and thoroughly enjoyed around the world. In this special edition of “On Aon,” Aon’s CEO of EMEA, Eduardo Dávila, welcomes two special guests: Aon Ambassador, former PGA TOUR and U.S. Ryder Cup Team caddie and NBC Sports Commentator Jim “Bones” Mackay, as well as Irish professional golfer and Ryder Cup former Team member and Past Captain Paul McGinley. They talk about sportsmanship, partnership, making better decisions and the Ryder Cup—happening this week at Whistling Straits.

• Paul and Bones detail their experiences with the Ryder Cup. [:55]
• The significance of the Nicklaus-Jacklin Award presented by Aon. [3:05]
• Key differences between the Ryder Cup and other major golfing events. [7:03]
• Insights into the player-caddie relationship in this unique competition. [8:43]
• The impact that data and analytics have on team selections and other considerations. [10:51]
• “Always remember to make the big thing the big thing.” [14:30]
• Mealtimes, bedtimes and other cultural differences between U.S. and European teams. [15:12]
• Ryder Cup predictions from the world’s most renowned caddie. [17:23]
• Factors that might give the European team the advantage at this year’s Ryder Cup. [19:43]

About the Nicklaus-Jacklin Award:

The Nicklaus-Jacklin Award presented by Aon commemorates the famous Nicklaus-Jacklin Ryder Cup ‘concession’ in 1969. The award recognizes a player from both the U.S. and European Ryder Cup teams who best embodies the spirit of the Ryder Cup and better decision-making. Recipients of the inaugural award will be selected by a committee consisting of Jack Nicklaus, Tony Jacklin, other past European and U.S. Ryder Cup Captains, representatives from Sky and NBC Sports and Carlo Clavarino, Executive Chairman, International, Aon. Learn more.

Additional Resources:

History of the Sept. 20, 1969 concession.

More information on: Jack Nicklaus, Tony Jacklin, Bones Mackay and Paul McGinley

And meet Eduardo Dávila, CEO of EMEA at Aon.

Aon also sponsors the Aon Risk Reward Challenge, a season-long competition across the PGA and LPGA Tours that highlights golf’s best strategic decision makers. Learn more about Aon’s golf partnerships.

Aon’s website

Tweetables:

“I’ve got nothing but really good experiences and memories of my Ryder Cup career.” — Paul McGinley

“My one goal was to caddie in a Ryder Cup.” — Bones Mackay

“It’s easy to go down rabbit holes and look for marginal gains…but we mustn’t lose sight of what the big factors are.” — Paul McGinley

“At Aon we try to caddie for our clients. We are trying to advise them and be the trusted advisor that they will follow.” — Eduardo Dávila