Ryan Fox’s Unconventional Major Breakthrough | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 19, 2026 · 1m

Ryan Fox just pulled off a jaw-dropping Open Championship win at 39—his first major, after starting tied 52nd after two rounds. He holed the winning putt on the 18th, sealing a one-shot victory just 22 seconds after his playing partner missed. Fox’s career defies norms: turned pro at 30, joined the PGA Tour at 37, and now holds the Claret Jug. He’s all about speed—making his winning putt in under a minute, a trait shaped by his childhood love of fast-paced sports like cricket and tennis. He tied a men’s major record with a 62 in round three, then birdied four of his last six holes to clinch…