Ryan Fox birdies the final hole to win the British Open for his first major
- On Saturday, July 18, 2026, New Zealander Ryan Fox shot an 8-under 62 at Royal Birkdale, tying the major championship scoring record and securing a final-round pairing with leader Sam Burns.
- The 154th Open saw three rounds of 62 recorded within 24 hours, with Fox joining Burns and Australian Lucas Herbert in achieving this historic feat at Royal Birkdale.
- Despite a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie, Bryson DeChambeau remains in contention; Rory McIlroy called the ruling "justified for sure," though other competitors questioned the evidence.
- American Sam Burns enters Sunday's final round at 10-under 200, holding a two-shot lead over Fox and Si Woo Kim after firing a 5-under 65 on Saturday.
- With 10 players within five strokes of the lead, the championship enters a decisive Sunday at Royal Birkdale, where Burns attempts to secure his first major title.
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Ryan Fox wins The Open Championship for first major title
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) - Ryan Fox is officially a major champion. The New Zealand golfer captured the Claret Jug on Sunday, winning The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale for the first major championship victory of his career. Fox delivered a dramatic finish in the final round, making a birdie putt on the 72nd hole [...]
Ryan Fox wins The Open Championship with a 72nd hole birdie, edging out Cameron Young
SOUTHPORT, England — Ryan Fox hit his tee shot from the final group of the day on the final day of The Open Championship, started to walk and politely turned to a marshal walking nearby.
Despite its unsavory momentum, New Zealander Ryan Fox convinces with a 62-round and wins the Open Championships in Southport, England. After hard years, the 39-year-old is now one of the major winners.
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