Ryan Fox birdies 18th to win Open Championship at Royal Birkdale
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Ryan Fox birdied four of the last six holes at the Open Championship held at Royal Birkdale on July 19, including the challenging final hole. His performance allowed him to secure victory by one stroke over Cameron Young. Fox's strong finish enabled him to overcome a difficult course layout, indicative of his skill and composure under pressure. The win marks a significant achievement in Fox's career on the links this summer.
- •Ryan Fox wins the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
- •He birdies four of the last six holes.
- •Cameron Young finishes one stroke behind.
- •The championship took place on July 19.
- •Fox's win demonstrates strong performance under pressure.
- 7:01 PMESPN — Fox birdies difficult 18th to pass Young, win Open
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Fox claims maiden major title as birdie on 18th seals Open triumph
"New Zealander Ryan Fox kept his head while all around him were losing theirs to make his major breakthrough at the age of 39 with a brilliant birdie at the last for a one-shot victory at the Open. He was one of only three players in the final 12 groups to shoot under par on a chaotic final day on Sunday when Royal Birkdale finally showed its teeth after two days of back-to-back record-equalling rounds of 62.
"Ryan Fox birdied four of the final six holes at Royal Birkdale, including the difficult 18th hole, to win the Open Championship by one stroke over Cameron Young.
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External links- ESPNJul 19, 2026, 7:01 PMFox birdies difficult 18th to pass Young, win Open
Ryan Fox birdied four of the final six holes at Royal Birkdale, including the difficult 18th hole, to win the Open Championship by one stroke over Cameron Young.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 6:18 PMFox claims maiden major title as birdie on 18th seals Open triumph
New Zealander Ryan Fox kept his head while all around him were losing theirs to make his major breakthrough at the age of 39 with a brilliant birdie at the last for a one-shot victory at the Open. He was one of only three players in the final 12 groups to shoot under par on a chaotic final day on Sunday when Royal Birkdale finally showed its teeth after two days of back-to-back record-equalling rounds of 62.
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