History of the claret jug at the British Open in golf

The claret jug, awarded at the British Open, is golf's oldest prize but not the initial trophy for the tournament. The first champion, Willie Park, Sr., received the Challenge Belt in 1860. In 1872, organizers introduced the claret jug as a replacement trophy, originally named The Golf Champion Trophy. While Young Tom Morris is the first name engraved, Tom Kidd was the first to receive the jug. Today, the claret jug remains a symbol of golf excellence, awarded annually with the champion receiving a replica.

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