My hands were all over the place for ‘surreal’ Open-winning putt, says Ryan Fox
New Zealander Ryan Fox won the 154th Open Championship, becoming the first player from his country to do so since 1963. Fox described the final putt as a surreal experience, noting he could barely feel his hands due to the pressure.
Why it matters
This marks a historic milestone in international golf, highlighting a significant underdog victory in a major championship.
Ryan Fox is the first New Zealander since Bob Charles in 1963 to win the Open. Ryan Fox is the first New Zealander since Bob Charles in 1963 to win the Open. The Open My hands were all over the place for ‘surreal’ Open-winning putt, says Ryan Fox Fox sinks winning putt on 18th for first major title
‘It’s going to be big back home in New Zealand’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Ryan Fox has said he had no sensation in his hands as he hit the winning putt in the 154th Open Championship. Fox, who claimed his first major title , became the first New Zealander since Bob Charles in 1963 to win the Open. He did so in dramatic style, with a birdie putt on the final hole sufficient for a 68 and 10-under-par total which was enough to beat Cameron Young by one stroke.
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