Cameron Young finishes strong but loses Open Championship bid

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Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Cameron Young finishes strong but loses Open Championship bid

Summary

Cameron Young shot a final round 64 at Royal Birkdale, finishing his Major bid with a bogey on the 18th hole. He ended with a 9-under total of 271, still waiting for his first major title after narrowly missing out. Young's round included a front-nine 29, but his bogey on No. 18 cost him a shot at victory. Ryan Fox secured the win with a birdie, marking Young's second close call at the Open Championship in recent years, following a runner-up finish in 2022. Young now stands at No. 4 in the world rankings and remains a strong contender for future majors.

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By the Numbers

•Cameron Young shot a final round of 64 at the Open Championship.
•He finished with a total of 9-under par, one stroke behind the winner.
•Young's bogey on the 18th hole prevented a playoff.
•This marks his second near miss at a major title.
•Young is currently ranked No. 4 in the world.

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10:03 PMESPN Golf — Young still waiting after major flirtation at Open...
9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Cameron Young waited and waited, before another Open Championship slipped from his grasp

What they're saying

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Cameron Young finished his stellar 64 at Royal Birkdale on Sunday with a bogey that ultimately cost him a shot at winning the Open Championship for his first major title.
— ESPN Golf