Ryan Fox takes out British Open as Lucas Herbert is denied at the death
New Zealander Ryan Fox won the British Open golf tournament after a dramatic final round at Royal Birkdale. He secured the victory by one shot over American Cameron Young, while Australian Lucas Herbert finished tied for sixth.
Why it matters
This marks a significant sporting achievement for New Zealand, as Fox becomes only the second Kiwi to win the British Open in 63 years.
New Zealand's Ryan Fox (pictured) turned up the heat when it mattered host to win the British Open. ( Getty Images: David Davies )
New Zealand's Ryan Fox has won the British Open by one shot ahead of America's Cameron Young.
Fox had a stunning end to the Open, hitting "two perfect shots" on the final hole.
Australia's Lucas Herbert finished tied for sixth place with Kim Si-woo and Casey Jarvis.
Link copied Share Share article Golf has been left saluting tough New Zealander Ryan Fox after the son of an All Black gun delivered the round of his life, growing ever stronger as his rivals crumbled, to lift the Claret Jug as the British Open champion.
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