Gary Player will sue after Claret Jug from 1974 Open win sold for $500K without consent
Gary Player is taking the matter to court. After reports suggested a replica Claret Jug used by Player when he won at Royal Lytham & St. Annes in 1974 had sold for nearly half a million dollars, the nine-time major champion put the matter to rest in a statement posted to his Twitter account. Social […]
British Open 2024: 3 Dark Horses who can win the Claret Jug, shock golfing world
Of the four major championships, the British Open is perhaps the most unpredictable, much like the bad weather that can suddenly strike the coast of Scotland. One only has to remember last year when Brian Harman dominated Royal Liverpool to win at 13 under par, six strokes ahead of the rest. Arriving in the UK […]
The Open: SB Nation staff picks, predictions for who will lift Claret Jug
Following a thrilling Genesis Scottish Open in which Scotsman Robert MacIntyre won by one stroke over Adam Scott, focus turns from the east coast of Scotland to the west coast where the Old Course at Royal Troon awaits. Troon will host The Open for the 10th time after welcoming the world’s best players in 2016. […]
Brian Harman returns Claret Jug, reflects on interesting year as The Open champion
The Monday of Open week is always bittersweet for the reigning champion, as he must hand the Claret Jug back to the R&A in preparation for this year’s tournament. Last year, Brian Harman won his first major championship by six strokes at Royal Liverpool. The former Georgia Bulldog was named Golfer of the Year for […]