The 2022 British Open marks the 150th playing of the historic event.
There was only one venue where they could stage this tournament and that, of course, is the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. It’s the 30th time St. Andrews, dubbed the Home of Golf, has hosted the oldest major championship in golf.
The winner on Sunday will bank a check for $2,500,000 but more importantly, he will be proclaimed the Champion Golfer of the Year, and will have his name engraved on the bottom of the trophy.
The winner gets to take possession of a replica for the next 12 months. How and what they will do with it once they leave St. Andrews is anybody’s guess.
Check out some photos of past Open Championship winners celebrating with the Claret Jug.
2017 2018 Open Championship
Jordan Spieth holds the Claret Jug in the clubhouse and is applauded by members of Royal…
Jordan Spieth holds the Claret Jug in the clubhouse and is applauded by members of Royal Birkdale after winning the 2017 Open Championship. (Photo: David Cannon/R&A/via Getty Images)
2011 Open Championship
Darren Clarke holds up the Claret Jug trophy in front of the scoreboard as he celebrates…
Darren Clarke holds up the Claret Jug trophy in front of the scoreboard as he celebrates winning the 2011 British Open at Royal St George’s in Sandwich, England. (Photo: Photo/Peter Morrison/Associated Press)
1985 Open Championship
Sandy Lyle poses with the Claret Jug alongside his wife Christine and son Stuart the day…
Sandy Lyle poses with the Claret Jug alongside his wife Christine and son Stuart the day after winning the 1985 British Open at Royal St Georges Golf Club in Sandwich, England. (Photo: Allsport UK)
2004 Open Championship
Todd Hamilton is surrounded by photographers as he kisses the Claret Jug after his victory at…
Todd Hamilton is surrounded by photographers as he kisses the Claret Jug after his victory at the 133rd Open Championship at the Royal Troon Golf Club in 2004. (Photo: Warren Little/Getty Images)
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