🏌️♂️🏆 Why is the Claret Jug the ultimate prize at The Open? ⛳️
Did you know that the prestigious Claret Jug wasn’t the original prize for The Open? Before this iconic silver trophy, winners took home a Moroccan leather belt! But in 1870, golfing legend Tom Morris Jr. won it for the third time in a row and got to keep it for good.
Without a prize, organisers needed something new, and in 1872, the Claret Jug was born. Though Tom Kidd was the first player to officially receive it in 1873, it’s Tom Morris Jr.’s name etched first on that gleaming silver.
Fast forward to 1928, and the Claret Jug was awarded for the first time under its current design to none other than four-time Open winner, Walter Hagen. And yes, winners must return it before the next Open. But don’t worry, they get a replica as a lasting memento!
With the world’s top golfers teeing off at Royal Birkdale for this year’s Open, the fight for the real deal is on. Buckle up for a showdown at golf’s oldest major! ⛳️✨
Who do you think will lift the Jug this time? Share your thoughts below! 👇
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