The Claret Jug is the oldest trophy in golf. Awarded annually to the winner of the British Open, there’s a lot more than meets the eye about this unusually named trophy. Here's everything you need to know about the history of the Claret Jug.

It was not quite the glorious homecoming Rory McIlroy had dared to dream of on his return to Royal Portrush but it felt like redemption for Northern Ireland's favourite sporting son after the heartbreak of six years ago.

Rory McIlroy's legion of fans came in hope more than expectation to the final day of the British Open at Royal Portrush.

The Claret Jug is one of golf's most famous artifacts, and it continues to captivate the masses more than a century after its creation.