New Zealand's Ryan Fox sank a 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th green to win the 2026 Open Championship, finishing ten under par to edge out Cameron Young, the BBC reported.
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Key facts
- Ryan Fox won the 2026 Open Championship.
- Fox finished at ten under par.
- He holed a 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to seal the victory.
- He pipped Cameron Young to the title.
- Fox is from New Zealand.
Ryan Fox produced a dramatic finish to claim the 2026 Open Championship, holing a birdie putt from 12 feet on the final green to secure the title, according to the BBC.
The New Zealander closed out his campaign at ten under par, edging out Cameron Young, the BBC reported.
The decisive moment came on the 18th hole, where Fox rolled in the 12-foot putt to move clear of his rival.
Young finished as runner-up.
The BBC described Fox’s final-hole putt as ‘the stuff dreams are made of’.
Why it matters
Fox's victory at the 2026 Open Championship, sealed with a birdie on the final hole, is a notable moment for New Zealand golf and for fans following the 2026 season.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 Open Championship?
Ryan Fox of New Zealand won the 2026 Open Championship, finishing at ten under par.
How did Ryan Fox win The Open?
Fox holed a 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to pip Cameron Young to the title, according to the BBC.
Who finished second at the 2026 Open?
Cameron Young was runner-up, edged out by Fox's closing birdie.
Timeline
- 'The stuff dreams are made of' – Fox sinks birdie on 18th to win The Open
BBC Sport: Ryan Fox putts in from 12 feet for birdie on the 18th hole, as the New Zealander pips Cameron Young to the 2026 Open Championship with a score of ten under par.