Ryan Fox matches father Grant's sporting folklore with Claret Jug

Ryan Fox matches father Grant’s sporting folklore with Claret Jug after becoming the first New Zealander to lift golf’s Open Championship trophy in 63 years. The 39-year-old sealed victory on the frantic final day at St Andrews by birdieing four of his last six holes, highlighted by a nervy conversion on the par-four 18th to claim the winner’s cheque of £2.4 million. His late surge came after world No. 4 Cameron Young, an American who shot a day’s best 64 for nine under, appeared close to forcing a playoff. Instead, Fox’s 68—built on a Saturday 62—outlasted Young in difficult conditions. The win follows other Kiwi major landmarks, including Michael Campbell’s 2005 US Open success, and comes as Tommy Fleetwood tied for fourth at home support. Fox had previously won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth and twice last year on the PGA Tour.