Ian Baker-Finch, Connecticut And The Claret Jug

The Claret Jug made a surprise visit in Cromwell Sunday, where Open Championship spots are on the line in Sunday's Traveler's Championship.

As Brian Wacker notes, some intriguing names are in the mix, as Brian Harman leading. (BTW, nice touch on the PGATour.com leaderboard to note who is already in The Open.)

To promote the The Open, golf's oldest trophy made its way to Connecticut and surprised former Open Champion Ian Baker-Finch as he was beginning a talk to the First Tee gathering.

Brad Klein on the emotional address that followed.

Baker-Finch looked down at that the trophy that May had set down, and just as he talked about the event making him feel like part of a family, he choked up, lost his focus for a second and gave way to the tears welling up in his eyes. It was so touching to watch. The audience suddenly quieted and gave Baker-Finch a few moments to gather himself. And when it became obvious that he needed more time, the crowd stood and applauded in appreciation of how sincere and revealing a gesture they were witness to.