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Rory's Masters repeat, Fox's Open shock the golf world
22 Jul
Summary
- Rory McIlroy secured his second consecutive Masters win.
- Ryan Fox won the Open Championship in a surprising finish.
- Scottie Scheffler experienced a winless major season.
The 2026 men's major golf championship season wrapped up with the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, where Ryan Fox secured a surprise victory. This marked the end of a season defined by Rory McIlroy's continued dominance and Scottie Scheffler's near misses.
McIlroy achieved his second consecutive Masters green jacket, solidifying his place in golf history. However, his subsequent major performances saw some inconsistency. Meanwhile, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler endured a winless major season, finishing as runner-up in key tournaments despite strong play.
Wyndham Clark also emerged as a significant winner, successfully defending his U.S. Open title at Shinnecock with a wire-to-wire performance, silencing critics and proving his major championship mettle.
Other storylines included Sam Burns' impressive rise to contention in multiple majors and the continued struggles of established players like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm in the major championship circuit. The season also highlighted underdog victories from players like Aaron Rai and Ryan Fox, reminding the golf world that emerging talents can still etch their names into history.
