Ryan Fox withdraws from 2026 3M Open after winning The Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Ryan Fox withdrew from the 2026 3M Open just hours after his victory at the 2026 Open Championship, where he claimed the Claret Jug. This decision follows a trend of golfers opting out of tournaments shortly after major wins. Other field changes for the 3M Open include the entry of Stefano Mazzoli, who earned full membership on the PGA Tour following his recent win at the Corales Puntacana Championship. Fox's win at the Open has significantly improved his ranking from 56th to 22nd in the Official World Golf Ranking, allowing him more flexibility in choosing upcoming events.
- •Ryan Fox won the 2026 Open Championship.
- •Fox withdrew from the 2026 3M Open shortly after his victory.
- •He moved up to 22nd in the Official World Golf Ranking.
- •Stefano Mazzoli will participate in the 3M Open after winning the Corales Puntacana Championship.
- •Fox joins other golfers who have withdrawn post-major victories.
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Fox withdraws from 3M Open after winning Open Championship
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Fox withdraws from 2026 3M Open hours after winning The Open
"To the surprise of no one, Ryan Fox will no longer be making the trip to Blaine this week. Fox was originally in the 3M Open field when it was announced Friday evening, but withdrew after he won the Open Championship — his first career major title (and first career top-15 finish at a major) — at Royal Birkdale in England on Sunday. It’s customary for players who win major championships to skip ...
"It's not uncommon for a golfer to withdraw from an upcoming tournament shortly after winning something huge and Ryan Fox is the latest to do so.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 3:22 PMRyan Fox withdraws from 3M Open after winning Open Championship
To the surprise of no one, Ryan Fox will no longer be making the trip to Blaine this week. Fox was originally in the 3M Open field when it was announced Friday evening, but withdrew after he won the Open Championship — his first career major title (and first career top-15 finish at a major) — at Royal Birkdale in England on Sunday. It’s customary for players who win major championships to skip ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 3:03 PMRyan Fox withdraws from 2026 3M Open hours after winning The Open
It's not uncommon for a golfer to withdraw from an upcoming tournament shortly after winning something huge and Ryan Fox is the latest to do so.
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