Ryan Fox claims first major title in dramatic Open finish
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Ryan Fox secured his first major championship at The Open, defeating Cameron Young by one stroke at Royal Birkdale. The New Zealander finished with a birdie on the final hole, sinking a crucial 12-foot putt despite battling nerves throughout the competition. Fox had previously recorded a 62 in the third round, putting him in contention after a shaky start in the final round. This victory marks Fox as the first New Zealander to win The Open since 1963.
- •Ryan Fox wins The Open at Royal Birkdale on July 20, 2026.
- •Fox's decisive birdie on hole 18 clinched a one-shot victory.
- •He recorded a remarkable 62 in the third round prior to his win.
- •Fox is the first New Zealander to win The Open since Bob Charles.
- •He described the win as a 'dream come true' and a surreal experience.
"Ryan Fox admitted it was a "dream come true" as he defied the nerves to clinch a dramatic victory in The Open at Royal Birkdale.
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