Southport (United Kingdom) (AFP) – New Zealand's Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open with a birdie at the last to claim his first major at 10 under par on Sunday.
Issued on: 19/07/2026 - 19:54
1 min Reading time
New Zealand's Ryan Fox won the British Open with a birdie at the final hole © Ben STANSALL / AFP
The world number 56 produced a two-under par 68 on the final day to pip American Cameron Young to the Claret Jug by one shot.Son of former All Black rugby union international Grant Fox, the 39-year-old was down in 52nd after playing the first two rounds in level par.But he tied the all-time record low score of 62 for a round in a major on Saturday to set up his shot at history.As the other overnight contenders faltered on a thrilling final day at Royal Birkdale, Fox produced his best under extreme pressure with birdies at 13, 14, 16 and 18 to claim by a distance the biggest win of his career.
