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Ryan Fox celebrates Open Championship win, joins family sporting legacy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:33 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Ryan Fox celebrates Open Championship win, joins family sporting legacy

Summary

Ryan Fox secured the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, marking a significant milestone in his career and family legacy. With his victory, Fox becomes the second New Zealander to win the Open, following Sir Bob Charles in 1963. His achievement comes as he reflects on his family's storied sporting history, including his father, Grant Fox, an All Blacks legend, and grandfather Merv, a former Test cricket captain. Fox shared how pivotal support from his family, particularly from his father during difficult times early in his professional journey, helped shape his path. He expressed pride in achieving this major title at age 39, noting it strengthens his family's sporting legacy.

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By the Numbers

•Ryan Fox won the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
•He becomes only the second New Zealander to win the Open.
•His father, Grant Fox, is a celebrated All Blacks player.
•Fox reflected on his difficult early career and family support.
•He achieved this milestone at the age of 39.

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9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Open champion Fox pleased to add to ‘great’ family sporting history

What they're saying

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Open champion Ryan Fox’s family sporting heritage is well known but his victory at Royal Birkdale perhaps surpasses it all. His dad Grant was one of the all-time greats of the All Blacks rugby union team, winning the inaugural 1987 World Cup, while grandfather Merv was captain of the Test cricket team.
— Yahoo Sports

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