Doug Ferguson

Ryan Fox secured his first major championship with a birdie on the final hole at Royal Birkdale, emerging from a tightly contested British Open in which five players shared the lead at various points. Cameron Young held the top spot for two hours after posting a 64, but Fox’s steady finish on the back nine delivered the decisive victory.

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns shot matching 8‑under 62s at Royal Birkdale, tying the major championship scoring record and highlighting a day of low scores, though attention remained on the pursuit of the claret jug to be decided Sunday.

Bryson DeChambeau shot a 3‑under 67 at Royal Birkdale by using aggressive driver play to avoid bunkers, finishing one stroke behind early British Open leaders Sungjae Im and Dan Brown. Changing afternoon winds challenged later starters, including Rory McIlroy.