New Zealand's Ryan Fox speaks as he holds a press conference beside the Claret Jug, the trophy for the Champion golfer of the year after his victory in the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 19, 2026. New Zealand's Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open with a birdie at the last to claim his first major at 10 under par on Sunday. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

New Zealand's Ryan Fox speaks as he holds a press conference beside the Claret Jug, the trophy for the Champion golfer of the year after his victory in the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 19, 2026. New Zealand's Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open with a birdie at the last to claim his first major at 10 under par on Sunday. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - JULY 19: Todd Clements of England hugs his caddie on the 18th hole green after finishing the final round of the Corales Puntacana Championship 2026 at Puntacana Resort & Club, Corales Golf Course on July 19, 2026 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - JULY 19: Stefano Mazzoli of Italy reacts after making a birdie on the 18th hole during the final round of the Corales Puntacana Championship 2026 at Puntacana Resort & Club, Corales Golf Course on July 19, 2026 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

New Zealand's Ryan Fox poses with the Claret Jug, the trophy for the Champion golfer of the year after his victory in the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 19, 2026. New Zealand's Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open with a birdie at the last to claim his first major at 10 under par on Sunday. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

New Zealand's Ryan Fox poses with the Claret Jug, the trophy for the Champion golfer of the year after his victory in the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 19, 2026. New Zealand's Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open with a birdie at the last to claim his first major at 10 under par on Sunday. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

New Zealand's Ryan Fox is applauded as he lifts the Claret Jug, the trophy for the Champion golfer of the year after his victory in the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 19, 2026. New Zealand's Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open with a birdie at the last to claim his first major at 10 under par on Sunday. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

New Zealand's Ryan Fox poses with the Claret Jug, the trophy for the Champion golfer of the year after his victory in the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 19, 2026. New Zealand's Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open with a birdie at the last to claim his first major at 10 under par on Sunday. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE