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Ryan Fox Wins The Open With Final-Hole Birdie

The 39-year-old’s first major at Royal Birkdale is a rare late-career breakthrough that reshapes the narrative heading into the late-summer PGA stretch.

Overview

  • Fox sealed a one-shot victory Sunday with a 12-foot birdie on the 72nd hole to finish at 10 under and edge Cameron Young after a bunker-induced bogey at the par-3 15th that he later called pivotal.
  • He climbed back into contention by firing a record-tying 62 on Moving Day, carrying momentum into a chaotic final round where four players traded the lead.
  • Fox celebrated with the Claret Jug, pouring red wine into the trophy, and immediately shared the moment with family while receiving tributes including an Instagram message from Jack Nicklaus.
  • Cameron Young finished runner-up after a costly bunker miscue and bogey on the 18th, missing a chance to force a playoff.
  • The week also renewed scrutiny of rules enforcement after Bryson DeChambeau was penalized following broadcaster replay, prompting fresh questions about the role of televised evidence in major championships.