Champion Golfer of the Year

Rory McIlroy’s official title as winner of the 2014 Open Championship is “Champion Golfer Of The Year”.  (If you don’t believe me, check here.)  This quaint title is derived from the Claret Jug itself.  Don’t you know, the Claret Jug has a formal name.  The Claret Jug’s proper name is the Golf Champion Trophy.  The Golf Champion Trophy dates back to 1873, when the original silver Claret Jug was hallmarked.  Ever since then, the Champion Golfer Of The Year has hoisted the trophy at the conclusion of the Open Championship, perhaps none more proudly than Ireland’s son with a few of his friends this year.  Champion Golfer of the Year, indeed, perhaps Champion Golfer of a new era as well.

Champion Golfer with a few friends