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Ryan Fox Wins British Open, Earns Record Payout
19 Jul
Summary
- Ryan Fox secured his first major golf title at Royal Birkdale.
- The British Open purse for 2026 reached a record $17.75 million.
- Fox earned a career-high $3.2 million for his championship victory.
Ryan Fox, a 39-year-old New Zealander, has achieved his first major golf victory at Royal Birkdale. He navigated a challenging course to finish with a score of -10, securing the Claret Jug and the title of Champion Golfer of the Year.
This significant win marks the highest single-event earnings of Fox's career. The 2026 British Open featured a record purse of $17.75 million, an increase from the previous year's $17.25 million.
Fox's prize for his triumph was $3.2 million, the most ever awarded to an Open champion. This payout is considerably higher than the second-place finisher's earnings.
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