In Cam Smith’s beer-powered British Open celebrations as Aussie skols booze from the Claret Jug, struggles to stuff golf’s most prestigious trophy into an overhead locker and take it to bed with him
After sensationally winning the British Open, Cam Smith kept an eye on the Claret Jug during celebrations and on his way home
Images and videos have surfaced of the Queenslanders’ wild celebrations and his attempts to cram the Claret Jug into an overhead locker of his economy flight
For the record, Smith has confirmed that the Jug contains exactly two cans of beer
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It’s been a blast for Queenslander Cam Smith and the iconic Claret Jug since winning the British Open on Sunday.
On Monday, there was no first-class seat or private jet waiting for the 28-year-old golfer and his prized possession.
Instead, they flew economy class with the rest of the travelers and a hilarious image has emerged of Smith trying to cram the Jug into the overhead cabinet.
It was impossible for him to lose sight of the prize, not even for a second, so checking in was not an option.
It’s not going to fit, mate! Smith goes out of his way to cram the Claret Jug into an overhead locker after holding it by his side the entire time he passed through the airport for his flight home
After a brief chat with security at the checkpoint, he was allowed to take it on board, much to the delight of fellow passengers and golf fans online.
“Why don’t you just buy a second seat for the Claret Jug?” one suggested.
‘An upgrade is certainly in order for the champion golfer of the year,’ suggested another.
There has been a brutal dig at rumors that Smith is going to jump into the rebellious LIV Golf competition with a message from a fan: ‘I think I saw some extra space on the LIV jet.’
“Looks like he’s a flying coach. I think he can afford a 1st class ticket. If he can’t, LIV here we come,” said another.
And many fans suggested that the blurry eyes Smith had in other images suggests he may have been too hungover to judge whether the Jug would fit on the run.
‘You’ve got to love it. I think all the beers on Sunday night hindered Cameron’s spatial awareness,” one fan joked.
The trophy itself will likely smell like a brewery after Smith said he was going to determine how many beers fit in the can — before drinking 20.
Fox Sports reports that the 28-year-old discovered the contents of two Birra Moretti’s fit into the Claret Jug, while celebrating while listening to Australian rock bands INXS and Cold Chisel.
Wallabie’s great and enthusiastic golfer George Gregan was also reportedly in St Andrews for the post-tournament celebrations, as was fellow World Cup winner Bryan Habana.
He released a video of the airport confirming that he had kept his word.
“I think everyone has been asking how many beers fit in the Claret Jug,” he said.
Smith celebrates with friends and teammates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open
“It’s just about exactly two. Had a good night with it last night.’
PGA Tour journalist Ben Everill said the exhausted golfer even took the Claret Jug to bed when the celebrations were over.
“A few hours ago, Cameron Smith took the Claret Jug to bed and I asked him when I would see it next. He told me the FedExCup playoffs. He still has a trophy to win,” he said.