Ryan Fox delivered one of the standout rounds of the British Open by shooting a 62, matching the lowest score ever recorded in a major championship. The New Zealander became the third player this week to reach that number at Royal Birkdale, underscoring how notable the scoring has been during the tournament.
Starting early on Saturday, Fox took advantage of calmer conditions and very little wind. That gave him an opportunity to attack the course, and he made the most of it with a superb round that quickly put him alongside some of the best single-round performances in major history.
The 62 ties the major championship scoring record rather than setting a new one, but it still places Fox in rare company. For one tournament to produce three rounds at that number is remarkable, especially at the British Open, where weather and course conditions often make low scores difficult to find.
Fox’s round added another memorable chapter to the week at Royal Birkdale. Even without lowering the all-time mark, his performance stood out as one of the defining stories of the championship and highlighted how quickly favorable conditions can change the shape of a major.
