The Guardian·3 min read·medium
The Open 2026: fourth and final round heading for tense finish at Royal Birkdale - live
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Scott Murray
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New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox won the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale after a tense final round. He secured the victory with a birdie on the difficult 18th hole, finishing ahead of Cameron Young and Sam Burns.
Why it matters
The Open is one of golf's four major championships, and this victory marks a significant career milestone for Ryan Fox.
New Zealand’s Ryan Fox kept his cool on the 18th green to get his hands on the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale
Ewan Murray’s report from Birkdale | Final leaderboard
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