The claret jug is one of the most famous trophies in sports, engraved with the names of many of the most iconic golfers in history. Each year, the winner of the Open Championship receives a replica to show off for 12 months and then hand back the following year.
With one more circuit of Amata Spring Country Club to play, Australia’s Harrison Crowe on 13 under par has a two-shot lead, the pack piled up behind the 21-year-old from New South Wales not quite as heavily populated as it was on Days 1 and 2.
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews has responded to claims made by Donald Trump that governing body is looking to take the Open Championship back to the Trump-owned Turnberry course in Scotland.
Australia’s Cameron Smith won his first Major title at the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews and now you can watch every shot from his spectacular Sunday at the Old Course.
Tiger Woods has been in hibernation since the Open Championship (not counting the occasional emergency trip to Delaware). According to one confidant, Woods’ next outing might be closer than you think.
Now officially one of Australia’s greatest golfers, Cameron Smith says he will try and pack as many beers into the claret jug after winning the 150th Open at St Andrews.
Cameron Smith had just walked off the 18th green at St Andrews, holding the Open Championship’s claret jug, when his agent, Bud Martin, handed him a phone.
Golf great Phil Mickelson has redeemed himself to Australia’s Lucas Herbert 11 years after denying him an autograph at the 2011 Presidents Cup in Melbourne.
A warm reception from the Scottish crowds and the aura of St Andrews are giving Cameron Smith “goosebumps” as he positions himself for a run at the Open Championship title.
Major winner Webb Simpson has backed Min Woo Lee remain high on the leaderboard throughout the Open Championship after playing the first round at St Andrews with the talented young Australian.
Australian Golf Digest
