The Claret Jug is the oldest trophy in golf. Awarded annually to the winner of the British Open, there’s a lot more than meets the eye about this unusually named trophy. Here's everything you need to know about the history of the Claret Jug.

The 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush featured a $17 million purse, with $3.1 million going to Scottie Scheffler, who closed with a final-round 68 to finish 17 under par and claim his first Claret Jug. Players who made the cut earned at least $38,900, ensuring solid payouts across the top 70.

The claret jug is awarded to the winner of the British Open Championship, and it's been that way since 1873. We look at the history of the claret jug, why Young Tom Morris took the challenge belt and some facts about the trophy including height,

Rory McIlroy's legion of fans came in hope more than expectation to the final day of the British Open at Royal Portrush.

A look at the largest margins of victory in Open Championship history, including Old Tom Morris' 13-shot win in 1862.