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Nick Rodger

Fox stands firm to win Open Championship in thrilling finale at Royal Birkdale

Ryan Fox savours his Open Championship victory at Royal Birkdale (Image: David Davies)

Well, that was a nail nibbler. When Bob Charles became the first New Zealander to land the Claret Jug back in 1963, he had to do it in a play-off.

At Royal Birkdale last night, it looked like Ryan Fox might have to do it the hard way too. In the end, though, the brilliant Kiwi would do it his way.

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