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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Carl Markham

Ryan Fox claims his maiden major title as birdie at the last seals Open triumph

Ryan Fox won the Open (Jacob King/PA) - (PA Wire)

New Zealander Ryan Fox kept his head while all around him were losing theirs to make his major breakthrough at the age of 39 with a brilliant birdie at the last for a one-shot victory at The Open.

He was one of only three players in the final 12 groups to shoot under par on a chaotic final day when Royal Birkdale finally showed its teeth after two days of record-equalling rounds of 62.

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