Ryan Fox ties major championship record with 62 at the Open
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Ryan Fox of New Zealand carded a 62 at the Open Championship on July 18, tying a major championship record. He becomes the third player to achieve this feat during the tournament. The event has already seen remarkable scoring, showcasing players' abilities in challenging conditions. As the tournament progresses, Fox's performance places him among an elite group in golf history.
- •Ryan Fox cards a 62 at the Open Championship.
- •He ties a major championship record.
- •Fox is the third player to match this mark this week.
- •The achievement occurs on July 18.
- •The tournament features strong performances from multiple players.
- 4:50 PMESPN — Fox's record-tying 62 the Open's third this week
- 2:35 PMBBC Sport — Record-equalling finish from Fox as 2026 Open features another round of 62
"Ryan Fox joins Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns in producing a record-equalling lowest round for a men's major at the 2026 Open, as his score of 62 takes the New Zealander joint top of the leaderboard at the end of his third round at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
"New Zealand's Ryan Fox tied a major championship record on Saturday by carding a 62, the third player to match the mark this week at the Open Championship.
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External links- ESPNJul 18, 2026, 4:50 PMFox's record-tying 62 the Open's third this week
New Zealand's Ryan Fox tied a major championship record on Saturday by carding a 62, the third player to match the mark this week at the Open Championship.
- BBC SportJul 18, 2026, 2:35 PMRecord-equalling finish from Fox as 2026 Open features another round of 62
Ryan Fox joins Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns in producing a record-equalling lowest round for a men's major at the 2026 Open, as his score of 62 takes the New Zealander joint top of the leaderboard at the end of his third round at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
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