Ryan Fox wins The Open title at Royal Birkdale
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 3:47 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Ryan Fox captured his first major victory at The Open on Sunday at Royal Birkdale, sinking an 11-foot birdie on the 18th hole. The New Zealand golfer expressed his emotional journey, reflecting on a lifelong dream realized and the support of his family in celebrating this achievement. Fox's win makes him only the second New Zealander to claim the Claret Jug, following in the footsteps of his notable athletic lineage, as his father played rugby for the All Blacks and his grandfather was a New Zealand cricket captain. The victory has heightened interest in Fox's upcoming participation in the 3M Open this summer, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf.
- •Fox wins his first major at The Open
- •Sank an 11-foot birdie on the 18th
- •Only the second New Zealander to win the Claret Jug
- •Fox's father is a former All Blacks player
- •Fox prepares for the 3M Open this summer
"Ryan Fox cut an emotional figure as he sat on a sofa inside the players' compound at Royal Birkdale.
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