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Fox wins Open after birdieing final hole to post -10
New Zealander edges Young who had earlier shot -9
Home favourite Fleetwood finishes three back at -7
Selected others: -8 Burns (72); -7 Scheffler (67); -6 Kim (72), Herbert (71), Jarvis (66);
-4 DeChambeau (72); -2 Lowry (72), MacIntyre (71); -1 McIlroy (71)

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Goodbye!published at 19:25 BST
Ryan Fox wins The Open
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'The stuff dreams are made of' - Fox sinks birdie on 18th to win The Open
Thank you for your company over the past four days. It's been a dramatic 154th Open at Royal Birkdale, won with the very final shot in a dramatic finale.
The next live text coverage of golf on the BBC Sport website and app will be the final day of the Women's Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes on Sunday, 2 August.
Hope you can join us then and bye for now!
Where The Open was wonpublished at 19:22 BST
Fox wins The Open
Ryan Fox had a fine all-around game, apart from around the greens, but his approach play was so good that it can distort those numbers.
No surprises to see Scottie Scheffler's big struggles coming on the greens, but elsewhere his game was great.
Tommy Fleetwood could have driven it better, while Cameron Young also missed the odd putt. Small margins, though.

Watch highlights of final roundpublished at 19:20 BST
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Postpublished at 19:15 BST
Fox wins The Open
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A deserved and very popular Open champion gets his hands on the prize.
Lots more pictures to be taken and media interviews to be conducted over the next hour or two.

Postpublished at 19:13 BST
Fox wins The Open
You have to feel a bit for runner-up Cameron Young.
With his fantastic final round long since complete and the leaders faltering, he might have felt he would be in a play-off at the very least.
Ryan Fox had other ideas.
Final leaderboardpublished at 19:09 BST

Postpublished at 19:06 BST
Fox wins The Open
Ryan Fox's world ranking will leap a few places after his victory at Royal Birkdale.
He began as the world number 56 and he is the lowest-ranked Open winner since Darren Clarke, who was 111th in the world when he won in 2011.
Fox, 39, had never finished in the top 10 at a major in 28 previous attempts.
You know what they say... 29th time's a charm.
Postpublished at 19:03 BST
Fox wins The Open
Not many would have picked Ryan Fox to win The Open at the start of the week, and certainly not after a first-round 72 which left him seven shots off the lead.
Saturday is when it all changed - he shot 62, the joint-lowest round in men's major history, to propel himself up the leaderboard and into the final group today.
He started round three in a tie for 52nd, meaning this is the largest 36-hole comeback by position to win a men's major in history.

Postpublished at 19:01 BST
Fox wins The Open
R&A chief executive Mark Darbon concludes the presentation by saying he looks forward to welcoming everyone to St Andrews for next year's 155th Open Championship.
What a week it's been.
Postpublished at 19:00 BST
Fox wins The Open
More from Open champion Ryan Fox: "The R&A, Royal Birkdale and everyone who's made this event what it is - just an unbelievable week.
"The golf course was fantastic, the English weather was fantastic, you guys out there [the crowd] were fantastic. The support was amazing.
"This is pretty cool and I'm sorry if I've forgotten anyone!"

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Omg Fox you absolute legend. Years I've wanted this for you, and now finally, after the Canadian Open, you have smashed it, so happy for you.
Cheeza, Stourbridge
Oh yes, that's sport right there..that's what it's all about..well done Foxy well deserved
Darren, Preston
What a win for Ryan. Good on you!
Russ, France
A victory for one of the good guys in golf! Plays with his heart on his sleeve and no nonsense. Congratulations Foxy, epic stuff and well deserved. Great Open.
Ade, Wilts
Postpublished at 18:57 BST
Fox wins The Open
Open champion Ryan Fox: "I've got a lot of people to thank, firstly my family. My wife and kids are in Florida at the moment, I spoke to my kids last night and they said 'bring back a trophy'. I think this is a pretty cool one to bring back for them.
"My family in New Zealand and all my supporters back there - I know it's been a long night for them but I'm glad it was worthwhile.
"My team - you put in so much hard work and I wouldn't be here without you."

Fox collects the trophypublished at 18:55 BST
Fox wins The Open
Ryan Fox is announced as the Champion Golfer of the Year and walks out onto the 18th green to great applause.
He lifts the Claret Jug in the air and prepares to speak to the crowd at Birkdale.
"I don't know what to say at the moment," he starts.
Postpublished at 18:52 BST
Fox wins The Open
Andrew Murray
Former European Tour winner on BBC Radio 5 Live
Ryan Fox has won that Open.
He's grasped that nettle and downright won it.
So pleased for him.

Golf 'continues to confound'published at 18:51 BST
Fox wins The Open
Iain Carter
BBC golf correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live at Royal Birkdale
It's been a sensational Open on and off the golf course. So many talking points. A great winner but not the sort of winner we were anticipating.
An Open that proves golf can continue to confound, even when the big beasts are so dominant. Even though we talk so much about Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, the rump of talent in the game is very, very deep.
If it's your week, you can do it and Ryan Fox proved that. Sensational stuff.
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Your View: Fox wins The Openpublished at 18:49 BST
Clark, Rai and Fox showing that winning majors is not about world rankings or top 10s. It's about delivering under the highest pressure. Many players like Burns and Fleetwood crowned before they have ever done it. Major golf doesn't work like that.
Matt, London
What a thrilling finale to an enthralling Open Championship! Congratulations to Ryan Fox for a wonderful final round! You have to feel for Cam Young, shooting a stunning 64, and coming up short! Brilliant by both men!
Max, Birmingham
One of the greatest final hole plays to win a major. Just brilliant play by Fox!!!!
Yani, London

Postpublished at 18:49 BST
Fox wins The Open
Looks like the presentation is about to begin on the 18th green.
R&A chief executive Mark Darbon is carrying the Claret Jug as the presentation party make their way into position.
Postpublished at 18:48 BST
Fox wins The Open
I love the way Ryan Fox just got on with the task in hand after Sam Burns had tapped in for par.
No hanging around, he was straight over his ball and ready to strike.

Postpublished at 18:45 BST
Fox wins The Open
The TV cameras pick up Ryan Fox on the phone, presumably speaking to family, in a bit of disbelief as to what he's just achieved.
He'll be lifting the Claret Jug shortly.
The winning moment...published at 18:43 BST
Fox wins The Open
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154th Open Championship

Date:: 16 - 19 July 2026
Course:: Royal Birkdale Golf Club
Par:: 70
Yards:: 7,223
Prize Money:: $17,750,000

Rank	Player	Total	Total	Thru	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 4	Strokes
1	Ryan Fox	10 under par	10 under par	finished	72	68	62	68	68	270
2	Cameron Young	9 under par	9 under par	finished	67	67	73	64	64	271
3	Sam Burns	8 under par	8 under par	finished	73	62	65	72	72	272
4	Scottie Scheffler	7 under par	7 under par	finished	68	68	70	67	67	273
4	Tommy Fleetwood	7 under par	7 under par	finished	69	67	69	68	68	273
6	Si-Woo Kim	6 under par	6 under par	finished	68	67	67	72	72	274
6	Casey Jarvis	6 under par	6 under par	finished	73	67	68	66	66	274
6	Lucas Herbert	6 under par	6 under par	finished	70	62	71	71	71	274
9	Adam Scott	5 under par	5 under par	finished	72	66	71	66	66	275
9	Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen	5 under par	5 under par	finished	72	66	67	70	70	275
9	Russell Henley	5 under par	5 under par	finished	70	71	68	66	66	275
9	Ryan Gerard	5 under par	5 under par	finished	67	67	69	72	72	275
9	Ludvig Aaberg	5 under par	5 under par	finished	71	66	67	71	71	275
14	Hideki Matsuyama	4 under par	4 under par	finished	72	67	67	70	70	276
14	Sung-Jae Im	4 under par	4 under par	finished	66	72	69	69	69	276
14	Bryson DeChambeau	4 under par	4 under par	finished	67	68	69	72	72	276
14	Corey Conners	4 under par	4 under par	finished	71	67	71	67	67	276
18	Jordan Smith	3 under par	3 under par	finished	68	70	70	69	69	277
18	Xander Schauffele	3 under par	3 under par	finished	71	69	66	71	71	277
18	Kristoffer Reitan	3 under par	3 under par	finished	69	71	68	69	69	277
18	Marco Penge	3 under par	3 under par	finished	72	68	69	68	68	277
18	Alexander Noren	3 under par	3 under par	finished	71	69	69	68	68	277
18	Collin Morikawa	3 under par	3 under par	finished	68	70	70	69	69	277
18	Chris Gotterup	3 under par	3 under par	finished	70	68	72	67	67	277
18	Rickie Fowler	3 under par	3 under par	finished	71	69	71	66	66	277
18	Bud Cauley	3 under par	3 under par	finished	68	68	73	68	68	277
18	Daniel Brown	3 under par	3 under par	finished	66	71	69	71	71	277
28	Victor Perez	2 under par	2 under par	finished	68	69	73	68	68	278
28	Jackson Suber	2 under par	2 under par	finished	65	69	70	74	74	278
28	John Parry	2 under par	2 under par	finished	71	68	73	66	66	278
28	Robert MacIntyre	2 under par	2 under par	finished	67	69	71	71	71	278
28	Shane Lowry	2 under par	2 under par	finished	69	68	69	72	72	278
28	Brooks Koepka	2 under par	2 under par	finished	70	71	69	68	68	278
28	Kazuma Kobori	2 under par	2 under par	finished	70	69	67	72	72	278
28	Cameron John	2 under par	2 under par	finished	70	67	69	72	72	278
28	Max Homa	2 under par	2 under par	finished	71	69	67	71	71	278
28	Pierceson Coody	2 under par	2 under par	finished	67	70	72	69	69	278
28	Patrick Cantlay	2 under par	2 under par	finished	71	68	71	68	68	278
28	Jacob Bridgeman	2 under par	2 under par	finished	70	69	68	71	71	278
40	Michael Thorbjornsen	1 under par	1 under par	finished	70	68	71	70	70	279
40	Matt Wallace	1 under par	1 under par	finished	69	67	72	71	71	279
40	J. J. Spaun	1 under par	1 under par	finished	70	67	73	69	69	279
40	Rory McIlroy	1 under par	1 under par	finished	72	67	69	71	71	279
40	Kurt Kitayama	1 under par	1 under par	finished	69	71	70	69	69	279
40	Thomas Detry	1 under par	1 under par	finished	67	69	74	69	69	279
46	Matthew Southgate	level par	level par	finished	69	69	76	66	66	280
46	Patrick Reed	level par	level par	finished	72	66	71	71	71	280
46	Jon Rahm	level par	level par	finished	69	67	70	74	74	280
46	Francesco Molinari	level par	level par	finished	67	69	72	72	72	280
46	Hennie Du Plessis	level par	level par	finished	70	69	69	72	72	280
46	Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra	level par	level par	finished	70	70	71	69	69	280
46	Jose Luis Ballester	level par	level par	finished	71	70	66	73	73	280
53	Sahith Theegala	1 over par	1 over par	finished	71	69	68	73	73	281
53	Alex Smalley	1 over par	1 over par	finished	67	73	67	74	74	281
53	Shaun Norris	1 over par	1 over par	finished	69	70	70	72	72	281
53	Ryo Hisatsune	1 over par	1 over par	finished	68	73	71	69	69	281
53	Eric Cole	1 over par	1 over par	finished	76	64	66	75	75	281
53	Michael Brennan	1 over par	1 over par	finished	72	68	70	71	71	281
59	Aldrich Potgieter	2 over par	2 over par	finished	69	72	71	70	70	282
59	Johnny Keefer	2 over par	2 over par	finished	70	68	71	73	73	282
59	Nick Taylor	2 over par	2 over par	finished	68	71	72	71	71	282
59	Min-Woo Lee	2 over par	2 over par	finished	70	71	71	70	70	282
59	Naoyuki Kataoka	2 over par	2 over par	finished	73	68	70	71	71	282
59	Ben Griffin	2 over par	2 over par	finished	69	70	74	69	69	282
65	Peter Uihlein	3 over par	3 over par	finished	73	68	72	70	70	283
65	Justin Thomas	3 over par	3 over par	finished	70	69	68	76	76	283
67	Sepp Straka	4 over par	4 over par	finished	68	70	74	72	72	284
67	Nicolas Echavarria	4 over par	4 over par	finished	71	67	69	77	77	284
69	Andy Sullivan	5 over par	5 over par	finished	70	69	73	73	73	285
69	Tyrrell Hatton	5 over par	5 over par	finished	69	68	74	74	74	285
71	Alex Fitzpatrick	6 over par	6 over par	finished	69	67	73	77	77	286
71	M. J. Daffue	6 over par	6 over par	finished	67	72	72	75	75	286
71	Laurie Canter	6 over par	6 over par	finished	69	71	74	72	72	286
74	Marcus Plunkett	7 over par	7 over par	finished	70	71	71	75	75	287
74	Kazuki Higa	7 over par	7 over par	finished	73	68	72	74	74	287
74	Keegan Bradley	7 over par	7 over par	finished	69	72	74	72	72	287
77	Jack McDonald	8 over par	8 over par	finished	70	71	73	74	74	288
78	Jesper Svensson	9 over par	9 over par	finished	73	66	77	73	73	289