GOLF.GARA.Ryan Fox wins maiden Major Championship at The Open in dramatic Birkdale climax
The New Zealander entered the final day two shots off the lead and at seven under through 11 holes of his round was struggling to ignite in the toughening conditions over the sun-baked Southport links.
But he produced a brilliant, gutsy performance down the stretch to claim the Claret Jug and be crowned Champion Golfer of the Year.
In his typical fast on-course manner, he seized the moment with four birdies in his final six holes, producing two of his career-best shots at the 18th, before holding his nerve to hole an 11 foot birdie putt to claim a one-shot triumph over American Cameron Young, who had earlier set the clubhouse target at nine under with a 64.
