Challenge Belt
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The Challenge Belt was awarded to the winner of The Open Championship in golf from 1860 until 1870. It was replaced by the Claret Jug for the 1872 Open Championship which is still being used to the pr
Willie Park Sr. was the first "Champion Golfer of the Year" in 1860. He is wearing the Challenge Belt for winning the event.
Young Tom Morris wearing the Challenge Belt. After his third victory in the 1870 Open Championship, he was able to keep the belt in perpetuity.
Old and Young Tom Morris
The Open Championship
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The Open Championship, often referred to as The Open or the British Open outside of the UK, is the oldest golf tournament in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Founded in 1860, it was origina
Harry Vardon, the record holding six-time winner of the Open, with five-time winner James Braid.
Ben Hogan gets a ticker-tape parade on his return to New York City, after winning the 1953 Open Championship.
Tiger Woods won the Open twice at St Andrews.