Royal Birkdale, British Open
Digest more
The claret jug is arguably golf’s most famous prize, but it wasn’t originally awarded to the Open Championship winner.
A look back in time at key anniversary dates for the British Open, which dates 150 years to a bizarre finish in St. Andrews and includes Tiger Woods winning after the death of his father, along with the great Henrik Stenson-Phil Mickelson duel at Royal Troon.
The final golf major of 2026 is upon us, and golfers are expecting tough conditions but excellent weather at Royal Birkdale.
You've got Open questions, we've got Open answers. Take a look at some answers to frequently asked questions about The Open.
Scottie Scheffler plays from a green-side bunker on the 18th hole during practice for the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 13, 2026.
More than 90 different golfers had earned the right to hoist the Claret Jug on at least one occasion since the British Open was played for the first time.
