Ryan Fox wins 154th Open Championship with final-hole birdie at Royal Birkdale

Ryan Fox made a big change just a day after winning his first major tournament when he defeated Cameron Young by one shot.

Ryan Fox is the new holder of the Claret Jug following his fantastic victory at The Open Championship. Fox has just claimed his maiden major championship win, which has arrived via a one-shot victory over Cameron Young at Royal Birkdale.

Cameron Young was atop the leaderboard for two hours without hitting a shot because he finished his astonishing 6-under 64 when the leaders were on the front nine. Fox never lost hope, even after a pair of bogeys on the back, and the 39-year-old son of an All Blacks rugby player delivered the goods when it counted. Fox closed with a 2-under 68 and thrust both of those powerful arms into the air.

Fox sinks winning putt on 18th for first major title‘It’s going to be big back home in New Zealand’Ryan Fox 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.Fox was typically brisk in his approach to playing the 18th. Reflecting on the moment of victory, though, he explained the state of his emotions. “You can’t feel your hands, I know that,” he said. Continue reading...

The New Zealander beat out Cameron Young with a stunning birdie on the 18th for his maiden major, with home town favourite Tommy Fleetwood fading in a dramatic final day at Royal Birkdale

After Cameron Young posted the -9 target after a best-of-the-day 64 a couple of hours earlier, double figures was the aim for those out on the course.