Xander Schauffele reckons he overcame a “terrifying” Troon experience to be crowned as Open champion at the Ayrshire venue last year and get the chance to drink tequila out of the Claret Jug.

The Claret Jug Tour was conceived by the R&A as a way to engage fans along the way to The Open Championship, taking the trophy around the world (what better ambassador for The Open?). This year ...