Australian golfer and 2006 U.S. Open champion
Ryan Fox has won The Open at Royal Birkdale, finishing one stroke ahead of Cameron Young after an 11-foot birdie on the final hole. The 39-year-old New Zealander becomes one of the few Kiwi major champions, delivering a calm, efficient finish on a dramatic, sun-soaked day. Young and other contenders faltered down the stretch.
Ryan Fox has won The Open at Royal Birkdale, finishing ten under par to secure his first Open title and New Zealand’s fourth major. The victory comes on the back of a swift final round, with Fox finishing birdie-birdie to seal victory as conditions tested players on a sunlit, windy Southport course.
Europe holds an 8-8 tie with 12 singles remaining after a dramatic Saturday that saw Charley Hull and Lottie Woad struggle, while Jennifer Kupcho delivers decisive plays for the US. Nordqvist’s decision to persist with Hull–Woad is under scrutiny ahead of Sunday’s deciders.
The United States has recovered from a three-point deficit to beat the International team 17-13 at Medinah Country Club. The Americans have won nine of 12 singles matches on Sunday; Jacob Bridgeman has clinched the victory with a par on the 18th. Brandt Snedeker has praised his players and singled out rookies including Jackson Koivun.