Ryan Fox explains the quick decision behind his Open-winning putt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Ryan Fox, the new Open champion, described his decisive approach to his winning putt at Royal Birkdale. After birdieing four of his last six holes, Fox took only 22 seconds from his playing partner's tap-in to hole the crucial putt, clinching victory by one shot over Cameron Young. During an interview on the Subpar podcast, Fox revealed the overwhelming nature of the moment and his focus on preparation and execution. He noted his desire to avoid a comeback putt after a possible lip-out, reflecting on the gravity of making a putt that could define his career.
- •Fox won his first major championship at Royal Birkdale.
- •He birdied four of his final six holes, including the last.
- •Fox took just 22 seconds to hit the winning putt.
- •He expressed the overwhelming nature of the moment during the podcast.
- •Fox's win highlights his notable performance under pressure.
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Fox wasted no time hitting his Open-winning putt. Here's why
"On this week's episode of Subpar, newly-minted Open champion Ryan Fox explained why it only took 22 seconds for him to hit his winning putt.
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