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Ryan Fox says on the Fore Play Podcast that not being ready to hit is a bigger irritant on the PGA Tour than slow play, criticizing players who delay by skipping prep talks with their caddie or not studying the putt; he emphasizes fast play as part of his style, while noting the Tour has been weighing measures to curb slow play after a rocky start to the 2025 season.
Ryan Fox staged the Open's biggest 36-hole comeback at Royal Birkdale, telling his caddie on the 18th that he would go for birdie and then birdied the final hole to beat Cameron Young, becoming the lowest-ranked Open winner in 15 years and proving that aggressive, decisive play can win majors.
Ryan Fox won The Open at Royal Birkdale and revealed Justin Thomas messaged him to treasure every little detail of the moment so he can look back on the memories with all the good feelings, a nugget from a two-time major champion.
Ryan Fox’s Open victory at Royal Birkdale crowns a remarkable late-blooming career, finishing with a bold closing surge after a tense final stretch; the article also weighs Bryson DeChambeau’s controversial penalty and the mixed reactions, highlights Xander Schauffele’s continued major consistency, and rounds out with reflections on broadcast tensions, Billy Foster’s legendary caddying, Sam Burns’s near-miss, and a broader look at the season’s major performances.
Ryan Fox of New Zealand won The Open by one stroke at Royal Birkdale, claiming his first major as he finished 10-under with 21 birdies. Reactions poured in from golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Bryson DeChambeau on Instagram, as well as Justin Rose, praising Fox’s late surge that included a bold finish on the 18th.
Open Champion Ryan Fox revealed that Scottie Scheffler joked about how fast he plays, asking whether it was a burn or a compliment. Fox says his quick tempo is intentional and helped him win The Open, aided by his caddie Dean and positive exchanges with playing partners like Xander Schauffele and Sam Burns as he became the second New Zealander to lift the Claret Jug.
Ryan Fox sealed The Open at Royal Birkdale with an 11-foot birdie on the 18th, finishing a dramatic, pacey final round to win by one stroke—the first Open win at Royal Birkdale by a single shot since 1977. The week was also defined by Bryson DeChambeau’s two-stroke penalty for a rule breach, highlighting a contrast between Fox’s brisk style and DeChambeau’s divisive reputation.
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.
Ryan Fox won his first major by edging Cameron Young by one stroke to capture The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, energized by a Saturday 62 and a tight final round that kept pressure on the leaderboard. Sam Burns and Tommy Fleetwood were runners-up contenders, with Scheffler also in the mix before faltering late; Fox becomes one of the few players to shoot 62 and win a major, securing the Claret Jug in this year’s Open.
Sam Burns fired a 65 to back up yesterday’s 62 and take a late 54-hole lead at The Open, in a crowded leaderboard that also features Bryson DeChambeau’s ongoing charge, Ryan Fox’s early pace (62), and youngsters like Lucas Herbert, Jackson Suber and Kim Si-woo close behind. Rory McIlroy publicly criticized DeChambeau over yesterday’s penalty row, while Ludvig Åberg and Tommy Fleetwood posted solid rounds as the field heads into Sunday with a realistic shot at the title.
Ryan Fox shot an 8-under 62 in the Open’s third round at Royal Birkdale, tying the major-record for lowest single-round score and marking the first time three players have posted 62 in a major; he shares the 54-hole lead with Lucas Herbert as he pursues his first major title.
Live coverage of The Open Championship 2026 Round 3 at Royal Birkdale: Ryan Fox sits 8-under through 17 holes and in a tie for the lead, with a potential historic 61 within reach; Bryson DeChambeau faces a two-stroke penalty carried from Round 2; Jon Rahm opened Round 3 with a rough start including an opening tee miscue; Tommy Fleetwood boosts the home crowd with a birdie to move to 5-under; Justin Thomas shoots a 31 on the front nine and sits 4-under, four off the lead, as Round 3 tee times and updates roll in.
Ryan Fox won the RBC Canadian Open in a playoff against Sam Burns, highlighted by his 'best shot ever'—a 3-wood to 7 feet on the final hole. Fox's clutch performance, including a crucial birdie on the 18th, secured his second PGA Tour win in five weeks and moved him into the top 32 in the world rankings, qualifying him for the U.S. Open.
Ryan Fox won the RBC Canadian Open with a prize of $1,764,000, defeating Sam Burns in a playoff, with the full payout from the $9.8 million purse detailed in the article.
Ryan Fox won the RBC Canadian Open after a four-hole playoff against Sam Burns, earning a spot in the U.S. Open and a $1.76 million prize, with the event featuring a $9.8 million purse.