Late bloomer Ryan Fox joined New Zealand's sporting elite after holding off the field to win the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

Ryan Fox birdied the 18th hole to win the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, outlasting Cameron Young, Scottie Scheffler, Sam Burns and a brutal final-round test.

Ryan Fox capped off an amazing week at the British Open with a finish he won't forget. The 39-year-old from New Zealand made a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 68 to…

Fox, a 39-year-old from New Zealand, was ranked No. 56 in the Official World Golf Rankings heading into the Open.

Late birdie surge seals first major crown at Royal Birkdale for New Zealander