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Ryan Fox Wins The Open With Walk-Off Birdie on 18

The 39-year-old holed a 12-foot putt to finish 10-under for his first major, reshaping PGA Tour standings with a $3.2 million winner's prize.

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Golf - The 154th Open Championship - Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, Britain - July 19, 2026 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy watches his tee shot on the 1st hole during the final round REUTERS/Russell Cheyne
Ryan Fox of New Zealand celebrates on the 18th green after winning the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Golf - The 154th Open Championship - Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, Britain - July 19, 2026 Bryson DeChambeau of the U.S. hits his approach shot on the 8th hole during the final round REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

Overview

  • Ryan Fox holed a 12-foot birdie on the 18th to finish 10-under (270) and beat Cameron Young by one stroke for the 154th Open Championship.
  • Fox mounted his charge after equalling the lowest round in men's major history with a third-round 62, then birdied four of his last six holes in the final round.
  • A two-stroke penalty given to Bryson DeChambeau on Friday after broadcast footage review prompted protests and debate over TV evidence in rulings, but it did not alter the champion.
  • Sam Burns, who led after 54 holes, fell to third at 8-under after a final-round 72 while Young posted a 64 to finish second and Scottie Scheffler tied for fourth after a closing 67.
  • Fox becomes only the second New Zealand man to win The Open, earns $3.2 million and 750 FedEx Cup points, and the result reshuffles season standings and storylines ahead of the late-summer PGA events.