Claret Jug

sports trophy

Also known as: Golf Champion Trophy

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The Claret Jug is the trophy awarded to the winner of The Open Championship, one of golf's four major tournaments and the oldest continually run championship in the sport. First presented in 1872, the trophy is officially known as the Golf Champion Trophy. While the tournament has been officially called The Open Championship since its inception in 1860, it is often referred to as the British Open, particularly in the United States. The tournament is held annually on various courses in Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland.123

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…now commonly known as the Claret Jug. In 1892 The Open became a 72-hole event (four rounds of 18 holes), and in 1898 a cut (reduction of the field) was introduced after the first two rounds of play.
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…now commonly known as the Claret Jug. In 1892 The Open became a 72-hole event (four rounds of 18 holes), and in 1898 a cut (reduction of the field) was introduced after the first two rounds of play.
Read More