Ryan Fox of New Zealand captured the title at Royal Birkdale after a dramatic final round that came down to the closing hole. According to the report, Fox held his nerve through a turbulent back nine and delivered a decisive 12-foot birdie putt at the end to secure the win.
The finish unfolded after Cameron Young had set the pace earlier in the day with a remarkable 6-under 64. That round left Young on top of the leaderboard for roughly two hours while the later groups worked their way through the front nine, putting added pressure on everyone chasing the lead.
Fox stayed in contention even after two bogeys on the back side threatened to derail his chances. Rather than fade, he kept himself in the mix and produced the shot that mattered most on the final green, capping what was described as the biggest putt of his career.
The roundup also noted another winner on Sunday, with Mazzoli taking the title in the Dominican Republic. Together, the results closed out a busy day in golf, highlighted by Fox’s clutch finish at one of the sport’s most recognizable venues.
