Overview
- Fox won the 154th Open at Royal Birkdale in July with a 12‑foot birdie on the 72nd hole to claim his first major and lift the Claret Jug.
- Since the victory he has faced a sharp rise in public attention and media obligations that have reshaped his daily routine and travel plans.
- Fox has frequently traveled with the Claret Jug, bringing it to dinners, sponsor events and his local course and sharing it with fans and teammates.
- His on‑course form has been mixed, including a tie for 58th at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and he enters the BMW Championship at No. 25 in the FedEx Cup standings.
- Back home in New Zealand his win produced large celebrations, boosted local businesses and cemented his place as one of four Kiwi major champions while granting exemptions and invitations that change his tour status.