Zach Johnson and his family were forced to bid an emotional goodbye to the Claret Jug this week, as the reigning Open champion returns the trophy to the R&A.
With Colin Montgomerie getting the action underway this Thursday morning, the American gives back the coveted trophy and said it was not a pleasant moment.
Sad day on #SSI. The #Jug is heading home to Scotland...hoping to come back to SE Georgia soon. Here we come Troon! pic.twitter.com/8iLOo3A0Z6
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) July 9, 2016
Johnson posted this collage to Twitter including images of his daughter Abbey-Jane and his sons, Will and Wyatt as well as his wife Kim Barclay.
A tough yet necessary moment for @ZachJohnsonPGA as he returns the Claret Jug to the @RandA for the @TheOpen. pic.twitter.com/UyvE1LMBJE
— Todd Lewis (@ToddLewisGC) July 11, 2016
The 40-year-old said the exchange was "not pleasant" but looked back at some of the fonder moments he shared with the trophy.
That being said, the #Jug sure has seen many interesting and cool places over the last 12 months! pic.twitter.com/2DSIwWJ4H9
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) July 9, 2016
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