Ryan Fox shoots 62 at 2026 Open Championship, ties for lead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
At the 2026 Open Championship in Southport, England, Ryan Fox shot a historic round of 62, matching the effort of Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns a day earlier. This marks Fox as the eighth player to record a 62 at a men's major. He capitalized on favorable morning conditions, carding birdies on four of his first six holes, and moved into a tie with Herbert at 8 under. Fox nearly set a new standard in men's golf but settled for par on the final hole after a challenging bunker shot. Xander Schauffele, playing alongside Fox, noted Fox's aggressive play and impressive shots throughout the round.
- •Ryan Fox shot a 62, tying for the lead at 8 under.
- •He birdied four of his first six holes during the round.
- •Fox played in favorable morning conditions at Royal Birkdale.
- •Xander Schauffele praised Fox's aggressive play and shot-making.
- •He finished par on the last hole after a challenging bunker shot.
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Six. Seven. ... Eight?! Ryan Fox is the latest player at 2026 Open to shoot historic 62
"New Zealander became the eighth player to post a round of 62 at a men’s major following Herbert and Burns’ 8-under efforts a day earlier at The Open Championship.
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