The 2020 Open Championship was awarded to Royal St. George’s this week. The last time The Open was played there was in 2011 when Darren Clarke drank from the Claret Jug after defeating Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson by three strokes.
“We are very much looking forward to the return of The Open to Royal St George’s in 2020,” said Martin Slumbers, chief executive of The R&A. “The Open is a true celebration of sport and the global spotlight will fall once again on Sandwich.
“Royal St George’s has produced a series of outstanding Champion Golfers over the last 120 years and it is a thrilling prospect for golf fans to see the greatest players competing on one of the world’s finest links courses.”
The Open will be played at Royal Birkdale this year, Carnoustie in 2018 and Royal Portrush in 2019 before going to Royal St. George’s. It is expected that St. Andrews will get the 2021 Open as it will be the 150th anniversary of the event.
Here is a look at every champion that has raised the Jug at George’s.
| Winner | Year |
|---|---|
Darren Clarke | 2011 |
Ben Curtis | 2003 |
Greg Norman | 1993 |
Sandy Lyle | 1985 |
Bill Rogers | 1981 |
Bobby Locke | 1949 |
Reg Whitcombe | 1938 |
Henry Cotton | 1934 |
Walter Hagen | 1928 |
Walter Hagen | 1922 |
Harry Vardon | 1911 |
Jack White | 1904 |
