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New Zealand's Ryan Fox, fresh off becoming the first Kiwi in 63 years to win the British Open, is chasing another historic first at the Australian Open. No New Zealander has ever won the tournament since it started in 1904.
Ryan Fox became the fourth Kiwi to win a golf major, clinching the British Open at Royal Birkdale in the largest comeback in major championship history. The exhausted but elated new champion handed the iconic Claret Jug to his 3-year-old daughter Margot just hours after his victory.
New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox just became the oldest first-time major champion in a decade, staging the greatest comeback in golf history to win the British Open. The 39-year-old went from 52nd place at the halfway point to hoisting the iconic Claret Jug.
Ryan Fox made history at Royal Birkdale, becoming only the second New Zealand man to win the British Open in 63 years. The son of a rugby legend sealed his victory with a clutch birdie on the final hole.
Ryan Fox conquered his nerves and the brutal Royal Birkdale course to become only the second New Zealander to win the British Open, sinking a clutch 12-foot putt on the final hole. The 39-year-old's dream finish shows that patience and persistence in professional golf can pay off in spectacular fashion.
New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox proved it's never too late to achieve your dreams, nailing a clutch birdie putt on the final hole to win the British Open at age 39. He became only the second Kiwi to claim golf's oldest championship in over 60 years.
Sam Burns wasn't planning to play the British Open until his wife convinced him to chase his dreams just days after giving birth. Now the American golfer stands two shots ahead entering Sunday's final round at Royal Birkdale.
New Zealand's Ryan Fox fired a stunning eight-under 62 in Saturday's third round at the British Open, tying the all-time record for lowest score in a men's major championship. The historic performance marks the first time three players have achieved the feat in the same tournament.
Egyptian squash player Amina Orfi just made history at 18, becoming the youngest woman ever to win the prestigious British Open championship. She defeated world champion Nour al-Sherbini in a stunning comeback victory.