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Ryan Fox wins the British Open with birdie on the final hole
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Key Points:
- Ryan Fox of New Zealand won the British Open at Royal Birkdale with a final score of 10-under 270, securing his first major title by sinking a crucial 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole.
- Fox overcame a challenging back nine, including two bogeys, and birdied the 16th hole to tie for the lead before clinching victory on the final hole, becoming the third New Zealander to win a major.
- Cameron Young led for much of the day but faltered on the final hole, finishing one shot behind Fox at 9-under 271, continuing his streak of near-misses in major tournaments.
- Sam Burns, the 54-hole leader, lost ground on the back nine and finished two shots behind Fox, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler and hometown favorite Tommy Fleetwood tied for fourth place.
- Bryson DeChambeau struggled throughout the final round, including a triple bogey on the 11th hole, ultimately finishing tied for 14th after a 72.
