Ryan Fox captures British Open title, promotes fast play in golf
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 2:55 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Ryan Fox won the British Open in Southport, England, showcasing his swift playing style with a 12-foot birdie putt completed in just 22 seconds. At 39, Fox joins a group of fast-paced players who have excelled under pressure. He emphasizes quick decision-making to avoid distractions during critical shots. Notah Begay III has been awarded the Payne Stewart Award for his sportsmanship and charity work, to be presented at the Tour Championship. The PGA Tour's postseason begins next with the 3M Open, where players are vying for a top-70 spot in the standings.
- •Fox wins his first major championship at the British Open.
- •Fox takes only 22 seconds to complete a crucial putt.
- •Notah Begay III will receive the Payne Stewart Award on August 25.
- •The 3M Open this week is pivotal for players seeking postseason qualification.
- •Many players, including Koepka and Bradley, are currently outside the top 70.
- 4:29 PMESPN — Open champ Fox says fast play 'not that difficult'...
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Fox is the British Open champion and the model for playing faster
"The 39-year-old Fox took all of 22 seconds to send it on its way. “I need to make sure this comes across right,” Fox said. Fox joins a short list of players renowned for getting on with it during the big money era — Joe Ogilvie and Bill Haas, Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka, Lucas Glover and Matt Jones.
"Ryan Fox took all of 22 seconds to take his winning putt at the Open Championship, becoming the new face of playing quickly in a sport that could use a good example.
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External links- ESPNJul 21, 2026, 4:29 PMOpen champ Fox says fast play 'not that difficult'...
Ryan Fox took all of 22 seconds to take his winning putt at the Open Championship, becoming the new face of playing quickly in a sport that could use a good example.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 2:55 PMRyan Fox is the British Open champion and the model for playing faster
The 39-year-old Fox took all of 22 seconds to send it on its way. “I need to make sure this comes across right,” Fox said. Fox joins a short list of players renowned for getting on with it during the big money era — Joe Ogilvie and Bill Haas, Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka, Lucas Glover and Matt Jones.
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