Rory McIlroy was the fan favorite in the final round of the 150th playing of the Open Championship at the Old Course at St. Andrews, but eventual champion Cameron Smith may have picked up a few more supporters in his post-round interview.
Smith was at a loss for words after his 8-under 64 in the final round on Sunday earned him a one-shot win and his first major title. After the championship ceremony, the 28-year-old Aussie was asked how he plans to celebrate with the Claret Jug, and he had the perfect answer.
“I’m definitely going to find out how many beers fit in this thing,” said Smith with a chuckle as the fans erupted with applause.
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He was asked again about drinking from the Claret Jug with the media in his press conference and said he thinks that two beers would fill the trophy and that he’ll “probably have about 20 Claret Jugs.”
Smith won the Players Championship earlier this year and now has three victories on the season and six in his PGA Tour career. He’s also up to $9,847,000 in on-course earnings during the 2021-22 season.
