There are some brilliant perks for claiming victory at The Open, including taking custody of the famous Claret Jug for a year, $3.1m in prize money and a free pass to future editions of The Open until the age of 55.
While those benefits help ensure that winning the Major is one of the most sought-after prizes in golf, it’s not all heartache for the player who finishes runner-up at Royal Portrush. Here are some of the perks heading to the player who narrowly misses out.
