Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open at Royal Birkdale on Sunday, claiming his first-ever Major title at 10-under par. Photo: AFP
New Zealander Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open with a birdie at the last to claim his first Major at 10-under par on Sunday.
The world No 56 produced a 2-under-par 68 on the final day to pip American Cameron Young to the Claret Jug by one shot.
Son of former All Blacks rugby union international Grant Fox, the 39-year-old was 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.
