Fox seals first major with Open win at Royal Birkdale
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Ryan Fox captured his first major by birdieing the 18th hole to win the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, finishing 2-under 68 and beating Cameron Young by one stroke after entering the final hole tied. The 39-year-old New Zealand golfer rallied with four birdies in the last six holes to seal the title, becoming the third-oldest major winner in the last decade and adding a historic first major to his résumé.
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