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Ryan Fox Wins 2026 Open, First NZ Champion Since 1963

7/22/2026

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Ryan Fox won the 2026 Open at Royal Birkdale with a 12-foot birdie putt.
He became the second New Zealander to lift the Claret Jug, the first since Sir Bob Charles in 1963, finishing 10-under par to collect US$3.2 million.
His third-round 62 tied the lowest round ever in a men’s major, with the 22-second winning putt underscoring his rapid-play reputation.

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Story summary

Ryan Fox won the 2026 Open at Royal Birkdale with a 12-foot birdie putt.
He became the second New Zealander to lift the Claret Jug, the first since Sir Bob Charles in 1963, finishing 10-under par to collect US$3.2 million.
His third-round 62 tied the lowest round ever in a men’s major, with the 22-second winning putt underscoring his rapid-play reputation.