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My hands were all over the place for ‘surreal’ Open-winning put, says Ryan Fox

My hands were all over the place for ‘surreal’ Open-winning put, says Ryan Fox

Summary

Ryan Fox won the 154th Open Championship with a score of 10-under-par, becoming the first New Zealander to win this major golf tournament since 1963. He made a winning birdie putt on the final hole despite feeling very nervous and unable to sense his hands clearly.

Key Facts

  • Ryan Fox won the 154th Open Championship with a final score of 10-under-par.
  • He is the first New Zealander since Bob Charles in 1963 to win the Open.
  • Fox made a birdie putt on the final hole to beat Cameron Young by one stroke.
  • During the winning putt, Fox felt shaking and could not feel his hands clearly.
  • Fox played solidly throughout, including two birdies in the last three holes.
  • He had not finished in the top 10 in a major before this win and missed the cut in the 2025 Open.
  • Ryan Fox is the son of Grant Fox, a famous New Zealand rugby player.
  • Fox thanked supporters in New Zealand and noted many stayed up all night to watch him win.
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