The 2022 British Open marks the 150th playing of the historic event.
There was only one venue where they could stage this tournament and that, of course, is the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. It’s the 30th time St. Andrews, dubbed the Home of Golf, has hosted the oldest major championship in golf.
Cameron Smith shot a final-round 64 to earn the title of Champion Golfer of the Year in 2022, and had his name engraved on the bottom of the trophy.
The winner each year gets to take possession of a replica for the next 12 months. How and what they will do with it once they leave St. Andrews is anybody’s guess.
Check out some photos of past Open Championship winners celebrating with the Claret Jug.
2005 Open Championship
Tiger Woods holds aloft the Claret Jug after winning the 134th Open Championship at The Old…
Tiger Woods holds aloft the Claret Jug after winning the 134th Open Championship at The Old Course in St. Andrews in 2005 (Photo: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2017 2018 Open Championship
Jordan Spieth holds the Claret Jug in the clubhouse and is applauded by members of Royal…
Jordan Spieth holds the Claret Jug in the clubhouse and is applauded by members of Royal Birkdale after winning the 2017 Open Championship. (Photo: David Cannon/R&A/via Getty Images)
1978 Open Championship
Jack Nicklaus holds the Claret Jug after winning the 1978 British Open at St Andrews Golf…
Jack Nicklaus holds the Claret Jug after winning the 1978 British Open at St Andrews Golf Club. (Photo: Steve Powell/Allsport)
2022 Open Championship
Cameron Smith celebrates after winning the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews Old Course. (Photo: Rob…
Cameron Smith celebrates after winning the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews Old Course. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
1995 Open Championship
John Daly holds the Claret Jug after winning the 1995 British Open at St. Andrews. (Photo:…
John Daly holds the Claret Jug after winning the 1995 British Open at St. Andrews. (Photo: Jon Cuban/Allsport)
1999 Open Championship
Paul Lawrie poses with his family and Claret Jug after winning the 1999 British Open at…
Paul Lawrie poses with his family and Claret Jug after winning the 1999 British Open at Carnoustie in Scotland. (Photo: Stephen Munday/Allsport)
1968 Open Championship
Gary Player lifts the Claret Jug after victory in the 1968 British Open at Carnoustie. (Photo:…
Gary Player lifts the Claret Jug after victory in the 1968 British Open at Carnoustie. (Photo: AllsportUK)
1931 Open Championship
Tommy Armour receives the Claret Jug after victory in the 1931 British Open at Carnoustie. (Photo:…
Tommy Armour receives the Claret Jug after victory in the 1931 British Open at Carnoustie. (Photo: AllsportUK)
1989 Open Championship
Mark Calcavecchia holds the Claret Jug after winning the 1989 British Open at Royal Troon in…
Mark Calcavecchia holds the Claret Jug after winning the 1989 British Open at Royal Troon in Scotland. (Photo: Allsport UK)
1985 Open Championship
Sandy Lyle poses with the Claret Jug alongside his wife Christine and son Stuart the day…
Sandy Lyle poses with the Claret Jug alongside his wife Christine and son Stuart the day after winning the 1985 British Open at Royal St Georges Golf Club in Sandwich, England. (Photo: Allsport UK)
2003 Open Championship
Ben Curtis holds the Claret Jug after winning the 2003 Open Championship at the Royal St…
Ben Curtis holds the Claret Jug after winning the 2003 Open Championship at the Royal St Georges in Sandwich, England. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)
2004 Open Championship
Todd Hamilton is surrounded by photographers as he kisses the Claret Jug after his victory at…
Todd Hamilton is surrounded by photographers as he kisses the Claret Jug after his victory at the 133rd Open Championship at the Royal Troon Golf Club in 2004. (Photo: Warren Little/Getty Images)
2021 Open Championship
Collin Morikawa celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning the 149th Open at Royal St Georges…
Collin Morikawa celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning the 149th Open at Royal St Georges in 2021. (Photo: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
2007 Open Championship
Padraig Harrington drinks from the Claret Jug after winning The 136th Open Championship at Carnoustie in…
Padraig Harrington drinks from the Claret Jug after winning The 136th Open Championship at Carnoustie in 2007. (Photo: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
2000 Open Championship
Tiger Woods holds the claret jug after victory in the 2000 British Open at the Old…
Tiger Woods holds the claret jug after victory in the 2000 British Open at the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. (Photo: Stephen Munday/ALLSPORT)
2018 Open Championship
Francesco Molinari sits with the Claret Jug in the players locker room after winning the 147th…
Francesco Molinari sits with the Claret Jug in the players locker room after winning the 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie in 2018. (Photo: Warren Little/Getty Images)
2012 2018 Open Championship
Ernie Els kisses the Claret Jug after winning the 2012 Open Championship at Royal Lytham and…
Ernie Els kisses the Claret Jug after winning the 2012 Open Championship at Royal Lytham and St. Annes. (Photo: Getty Images)
