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2026 Open Championship final round recap: Ryan Fox wins Claret Jug for first major title
NBC Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Ryan Fox won his first major golf title at the age of 39, capturing The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale with a final score of 10 under par.
- Fox secured victory with a decisive 11-foot, 7-inch birdie putt on the 18th hole, narrowly beating Cameron Young and Sam Burns, who finished at 9 under and 8 under respectively.
- Known for his quick pace of play, Fox expressed disbelief and excitement after his win, highlighting the significance of having his name etched in golf history and representing New Zealand.
- Fox is the third New Zealander to win a men’s major, following Bob Charles and Michael Campbell, and is the oldest men’s major champion in the last decade.
- Fox’s family watched from Florida as he lifted the Claret Jug, marking a milestone moment in his unconventional golf career, which began competitively at age 18.
