# Ryan Fox equals Open record with 62 at Birkdale; DeChambeau in day three action

Ryan Fox shot a 62 at Royal Birkdale to match the lowest round in major championship history, joining the record books. Day three of The Open also featured Bryson DeChambeau and other contenders in pursuit of the Claret Jug. The record-tying round underscores the high level of play at this historic tournament.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/c5y4w9xlnqdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:28:29 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/jul/18/the-open-2026-day-three-golf-updates-from-royal-birkdale-live) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:52:53 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/c89nv0v1e22o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:19:48 GMT