How Fox kept cool at baked Birkdale to win The Open
Summary
Ryan Fox from New Zealand won The Open golf championship at Royal Birkdale by finishing one stroke ahead of Cameron Young. Fox played very well in tough weather and made a key birdie on the last hole to secure his first major win.Key Facts
- Ryan Fox is 39 years old and won his first major golf title at The Open.
- He finished with a score two under par 68 in the final round.
- Fox was one stroke ahead of American golfer Cameron Young.
- Fox hit a 330-yard tee shot and made a crucial putt on the 18th hole to win.
- He began the tournament far behind but made a huge comeback, rising from joint 85th place after the first round.
- His 62 on Saturday tied the record for the lowest round in a men's major tournament.
- Fox is ranked number 56 in the world and is the lowest-ranked Open champion since 2011.
- He is the son of Grant Fox, a famous New Zealand rugby player.
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