The Four Major Trophies (Which One)

[thecraw's ghost]

The Cumbrae Cup
The Bennie
Rotary Open
USPGA

 

[MashieNiblick]

The OP asked which Trophy you'd rather win which I think was intended literally, rather than being just another "which is the best" major thread.

I have always thought the Claret Jug, though iconic, is but a bit small. USPGA is too big. Masters trophy is actually a replica of the club house in silver which is quite cool. It was introduced in 1961.

Bit small.

That's better.

US Open is a classic looking trophy with lots of history.

Ummmm...Claret Jug!

 

[mcbroon]

Am I getting this wrong, or was the question about the trophies, rather than the tournament...?

I quite fancy the idea of winning the Wannamaker Trohpy, just because it's so massive, but the Claret Jug is so iconic, it would have to be that.

The Green Jacket is devalued in that sense, I think, because guys who haven't won the Masters (i.e. Augusta members) have them too.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Claret Jug - history and association

 

[One Planer]

Non of the major trophies appeal to me, to be honest. If I had to choose a trophy from the majors it would be:



As I said. non of the major trophies appeal to my taste. I much prefer this:



... From the Accenture Match Play

 

[MashieNiblick]

As I said. non of the major trophies appeal to my taste. I much prefer this:

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... From the Accenture Match Play

Ahh nice bit of Wedgewood (appropriate for a golf trophy!). Very pretty and no polishing either.

 

[One Planer]

Ahh nice bit of Wedgewood (appropriate for a golf trophy!). Very pretty and no polishing either.

Well I am a Clayhead (I.E from Stoke-on-Trent) so tend to appreciate a nice pot when I see it

 

[Brian_C]

Are we all a little biased towards The Open. I’d love to get some American views on it.

 

[Durango]

Out of the four majors I'd love to win the USPGA trophy the most..........said nobody ever.

 

[Dodger]

The Cumbrae Cup
The Bennie
Rotary Open
USPGA

The way Bolton is going they will probably retire The Bennie to him soon!:lol:

 

[Fader]

If its about purely the best looking trophy then The Masters has it with its replica of the clubhouse and green jacket to go with it as you get the champions dinner every year after it.

If were talking best major and in order of what id like to win then:

1.US PGA (Best of all the fields and the comp that got me properly into golf)
2.US OPEN (toughest test of golf and mental strength Imo)
3.MASTERS (for all the pomp and subsequent ceremony year on year)
4. THE OPEN (its the one that I find least interesting even having been to one it just doesn't float my boat regardless of its history)

Just my opinion though.

 

[thecraw's ghost]

The way Bolton is going they will probably retire The Bennie to him soon!:lol:

Certainly has an enviable record in the Bennie.

 

[Deleted member 1418]

The Claret Jug
Wimbledon Men's Singles
The European Cup
Calcutta Cup

 

[BRISTOL86]

The Open, because I could watch it back on BBC without an ad break every 5 minutes (thanks Sky!)

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

By that reasoning the Masters is the worst field and least prestigious then???

Correct. It's a mickey mouse invitational event attended by a select fortunate few run by a load of old fogeys who think they are bigger than the game itself.

Fantastic spectacle to watch but no way should it be a Major.

 

[User20205]

4. THE OPEN (its the one that I find least interesting even having been to one it just doesn't float my boat regardless of its history)

Just my opinion though.

If they played it at Nizels would you change your mind??

I'd take either the open or the US open, the other two are Mickey Mouse as per d4s assessment

 

[ArnoldArmChewer]

Win, Win ? I would dearly have loved to possess the ability to qualify for ANY one.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Open
US Open
Masters
USPGA

To be honest as a professional I'd be happy to win any over them. Many never do (Monty, Westwood etc)