Who Will Lift the Claret Jug? The Open Championship 2026 Nears its Climax

The world's top golfers are battling fiercely at Royal Birkdale for the prestigious Claret Jug as the 154th Open Championship, golf's oldest major, enters its pivotal third round.

The top 3

  1. Record Holder: Most Claret Jugs: Harry Vardon holds the all-time record with six Open Championship victories, achieved between 1896 and 1914.
  2. Elite Club: 4+ Time Winners: Five golfers, including James Braid, J.H. Taylor, Peter Thomson, and Tom Watson, have won The Open five times, while Tom Morris Sr., Tom Morris Jr., Willie Park Sr., and Walter Hagen each have four victories.
  3. Recent 3-Time Champion: Tiger Woods is the most recent golfer to win The Open Championship three times, with victories in 2000, 2005, and 2006.

Sources

Open the full topic