Through the guard of honour, New Zealand's Ryan Fox (C) arrives for the presentation after his victory in the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 19, 2026. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

After a guard of honour, New Zealand's Ryan Fox (R) arrives for the presentation after his victory in the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 19, 2026. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

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 kisses 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. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / 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. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

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)

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)

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)