Southport woman's kindness to stranded caddies during the 1991 Open leads to a unique memento
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Southport woman's kindness to stranded caddies during the 1991 Open leads to a unique memento

2 hours ago · Originally published 15 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Nan's kindness to strangers led to Claret Jug in her front room
When two caddies struggled to find accommodation during the 1991 Open Championship in Southport, local tourism worker Carolyn Gorman stepped in to help. Her decision to offer them a place to stay led to a lasting connection with the sport, resulting in a piece of golfing history finding a home in her living room.
Source: Liverpool Echo Merseyside
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