original_query: What are the benefits and privileges awarded to the winner of the Open Championships?
query: What are the benefits and privileges awarded to the winner of the Open Championships?
answer: The winner receives the Claret Jug, a gold medal, a share of the prize money (if a professional), guaranteed entry to future Opens until age 60 (plus the next ten Opens even if over 60), entry to several other major tournaments, memberships to golf tours, and various other invitations and points.