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The U.S. Open Trophy That Goes Home With the Champion

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Winning the U.S. Open Championship comes with a fixture built for daily life, not just a moment on the podium. The trophy's craftsmanship is designed to hold up to a second look, with details meant to be noticed only once it is sitting on a shelf rather than raised in a photograph. Unlike many championship trophies passed along to the next titleholder, this one stays with the winner for good, a permanent addition to the mantel rather than a temporary honor.

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