Ryan Fox
Coverage of Ryan Fox in the Nexus archive.
- British Open winner Ryan Fox arrives back in New Zealand, hankering for sleep and a pie
Ryan Fox, the 2026 British Open golf champion, returned to New Zealand after winning the tournament at Royal Birkdale. He was greeted at Auckland airport by his father, former All Blacks rugby player Grant Fox, and expressed his need for rest and a favorite pie after a hectic schedule of travel and interviews.
- The bogey from a bunker that was key to Ryan Fox’s win at the British Open
Ryan Fox won the British Open with a key 12-foot birdie putt during a critical bunker shot.
- Rory McIlroy should be the last golfer to criticize others for 'performative' behavior
Rory McIlroy criticized Bryson DeChambeau for 'performative' behavior after DeChambeau faced a two-shot penalty at the 2026 Open Championship for allegedly improving the area around his backswing. DeChambeau's actions sparked debate, with some players defending him while others, including McIlroy, condemned his decision to delay the tournament. McIlroy acknowledged the penalty was justified but criticized DeChambeau for holding the event 'hostage.'
- Oh, baby! Sam Burns takes the lead in a British Open he planned to miss
Sam Burns leads the British Open at Royal Birkdale after deciding last minute to compete following his daughter's birth. He posted a 5-under 65 to build a two-shot lead, while Bryson DeChambeau remains in contention despite a bogey on the final hole. Other notable performances include Si Woo Kim and Ryan Fox, who tied the major championship record with a 62.