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Ryan Fox wins British Open; Stefano Mazzoli claims Punta Cana title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 11:42 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Ryan Fox wins British Open; Stefano Mazzoli claims Punta Cana title

Summary

Ryan Fox secured his first major title at the British Open, finishing at 10-under 270 after a final round of 2-under 68. Fox, the son of an All Blacks rugby player, made a dramatic 12-foot birdie putt on his final hole at Royal Birkdale, overcoming a challenging back nine. Meanwhile, in the Dominican Republic, Stefano Mazzoli won the Corales Puntacana Championship, closing with a 6-under 66 for a one-stroke victory, earning a PGA Tour card through 2027.

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By the Numbers

•Fox finished with a birdie putt on the 18th hole.
•Cameron Young briefly led the tournament with a score of 6-under 64.
•Mazzoli's final round included a crucial 24-foot birdie on the last hole.
•He jumped from 127th to 39th in the Race to Dubai after his victory.
•Clements finished tied for second after leading for three days.

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11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Fox takes British Open at Royal Birkdale. Mazzoli wins in Dominican Republic

What they're saying

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Cameron Young was atop the leaderboard for two hours without hitting a shot because he finished his astonishing 6-under 64 when the leaders were on the front nine. Fox never lost hope, even after a pair of bogeys on the back, and the 39-year-old son of an All Blacks rugby player delivered the goods when it counted. Fox closed with a 2-under 68 and thrust both of those powerful arms into the air.
— Yahoo Sportsby The Associated Press

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