# Ryan Fox Wins Open Title as Top Contenders Falter

Ryan Fox claimed the Open championship, surprising the field as leading golfers struggled under pressure. The victory marks a major upset in golf.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/19/open-championship-final-round-ryan-fox-tommy-fleetwood-scottie-scheffler-rory-mcilroy-golf) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:57:40 GMT