English golfer on PGA/European Tours, former World No.1, 2013 U.S. Open champion
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.
The PGA Tour has detailed a two-tier framework—Championship Series and Challenger Series—set to launch in 2028. The plan includes a Last Chance Series for three top-tier cards, revised exemptions, and a structured points system. DP World Tour links remain under discussion as talks continue, with past major winners retaining extended eligibility.