Name: Ryan Fox needed just 22 seconds after Sam Burns' putt to win The Open
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Description: After playing partner Sam Burns made his putt on No. 18, Ryan Fox took just 22 seconds to sink the winning birdie putt and capture the 2026 The Open Championship.

Ryan Fox, winner of the 2026 The Open Championship, has enjoyed an incredible worldwide career. Here are the best shots of his PGA TOUR career so far.

Ryan Fox’s best shots of his PGA TOUR career

Fresh off winning the 2026 The Open Championship, Ryan Fox shows why he's one of the PGA TOUR's fastest players. Watch a compilation of shots where Fox goes from address to impact in eight seconds or less.

Ryan Fox's fast routine on full display

After closing with a final-round 68 to win the 2026 The Open Championship, Ryan Fox reflects on his journey since turning professional and what it means to achieve lifelong goals and see his dreams become reality.

Ryan Fox discusses journey after breakthrough major win at The Open 

After his final-round 68 to win the 2026 The Open Championship, Ryan Fox discusses his fast pace of play, saying slowing down would be “pretty useless.”

Ryan Fox on his quick pace of play

After playing partner Sam Burns made his putt on No. 18, Ryan Fox took just 22 seconds to sink the winning birdie putt and capture the 2026 The Open Championship.

Ryan Fox needed just 22 seconds after Sam Burns' putt to win The Open

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In the final round of the 2026 The Open Championship, Ryan Fox makes a birdie on the par-4 18th hole for a one-shot win at Royal Birkdale. 

Ryan Fox birdies 72nd hole to win The Open Championship

In the second round of the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open, Ryan Fox made a 4-foot 3-inch putt for birdie on the par-4 hole.

Ryan Fox makes birdie on No. 18 at Genesis Scottish Open

In the final round of the 2026 Travelers, Ryan Fox's tee shot on the 225-yard, par-3 fifth hole traveled 223 yards and landed on the left green, 8 feet 8 inches from the hole. He made the 8-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox hits tee shot to 9 feet, sets up birdie on No. 5 at Travelers

In the final round of the 2026 Travelers, Ryan Fox's drive on the 343-yard, par-4 second hole landed in the left fairway 230 yards, leaving 110 yards to the pin. His 109-yard approach from the fairway settled on the left green 5 feet 1 inch from the hole, and he made the 5-foot 1-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox's 109-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 2 at Travelers

In the third round of the 2026 Travelers, Ryan Fox's drive on the 414-yard, par-4 14th hole traveled 270 yards into the right fairway, his 150-yard approach landed on the left green 3 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he made the 3-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox gets up-and-down from 150 yards for birdie on No. 14 at Travelers

In the third round of the 2026 Travelers, Ryan Fox's drive on the 543-yard, par-5 13th went 311 yards into the left fairway, his 233-yard shot from the fairway left 19 feet 11 inches to the hole, his 16-foot 10-inch shot from the fairway landed on the left green 3 feet 1 inch from the cup, and he made the 3-foot 1-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox drains 3-foot putt for birdie on No. 13 at Travelers

In the third round of the 2026 Travelers, Ryan Fox's drive on the 572-yard, par-5 sixth hole traveled 310 yards into the right fairway, leaving 258 yards to the hole. His 245-yard shot from the fairway found the right rough, 72 feet 4 inches from the pin. Fox's 77-foot-4-inch shot from the rough landed on the left green 6 feet 2 inches away, and he made the 6-foot-2-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox drains 6-foot putt for birdie on No. 6 at Travelers

Check out the best shots of the week from the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, featuring aces from David Lipsky and Christiaan Bezuidenhout, eagle hole-outs from Billy Horschel and Ryan Fox, plus a birdie from Wyndham Clark.

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In the final round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Ryan Fox's 312-yard drive on the 504-yard, par-4 16th found the right fairway, leaving 192 yards to the hole. His 191-yard approach from the fairway landed on the left green 3 feet 9 inches from the cup, and he made the 3-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox gets up-and-down from 191 yards for birdie on No. 16 at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Ryan Fox's tee shot on the 124-yard, par-3 14th hole landed on the left green, 12 feet 10 inches from the cup, and he made the 12-foot-10-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox hits tee shot to 13 feet, sets up birdie on No. 14 at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, Ryan Fox makes eagle on the par-4 12th hole.

Ryan Fox holes out for Eagle on No. 12 at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Ryan Fox's drive on the 490-yard, par-4 fifth hole went 306 yards into the right fairway, his 182-yard approach landed on the left green 7 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the 7-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox sinks 7-foot putt for birdie on No. 5 at RBC Canadian

In the third round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Ryan Fox's drive on the 572-yard, par-5 18th traveled 344 yards into the left rough, leaving 228 yards to the hole. His 225-yard shot from the primary rough found the right fairway, and his 59-foot-1-inch approach landed on the right green 9 feet 1 inch from the cup. Fox made the 9-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox drains 9-foot putt for birdie on No. 18 at RBC Canadian

In the third round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Ryan Fox's tee shot on the 163-yard, par-3 fourth hole landed on the right green 15 feet 9 inches from the hole, and he made the 15-foot-9-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox drains 16-foot birdie putt on No. 4 at RBC Canadian

In the third round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Ryan Fox's drive on the 526-yard, par-5 first hole traveled 316 yards into the right rough, leaving 221 yards to the hole. His 234-yard shot from the rough landed on the left green 51 feet 8 inches from the cup. Fox's first putt from 52 feet 1 inch came up short 15 inches away, and he made the 15-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox taps in from 15 inches for birdie on No. 1 at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, Ryan Fox makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

Ryan Fox makes birdie on No. 5 at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Ryan Fox's drive on the 582-yard, par-5 18th traveled 381 yards into the left fairway, leaving 194 yards to the hole. His 187-yard shot from the fairway landed on the left green 35 feet 10 inches from the cup. Fox's first putt missed from 33 feet 10 inches, stopping 2 feet 5 inches short, and he made the 2-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox drains 2-foot putt for birdie on No. 18 at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Ryan Fox's drive on the 529-yard, par-4 17th traveled 335 yards into the right fairway, his 195-yard approach landed on the right green 11 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the 11-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox's 195-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 17 at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Ryan Fox's drive on the 511-yard, par-4 16th went 348 yards into the right fairway, his 160-yard approach landed on the right green 6 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 6-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox gets up-and-down from 160 yards for birdie on No. 16 at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Ryan Fox's tee shot on the 119-yard, par-3 14th hole landed on the left side of the green, 11 feet 6 inches from the cup, and he made the 11-foot-6-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox hits tee shot to 12 feet, sets up birdie on No. 14 at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Ryan Fox's drive on the 420-yard, par-4 10th hole traveled 261 yards into the left rough, leaving 158 yards to the hole. His 160-yard approach landed on the left green 7 feet from the cup, and he made the 7-foot putt for par.

Ryan Fox's 160-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 10 at RBC Canadian

In the first round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Ryan Fox's tee shot on the 187-yard, par-3 11th landed on the left green, 3 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he made the 3-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox hits tee shot to 4 feet, sets up birdie on No. 11 at RBC Canadian

Watch as Ryan Fox relives his iconic 3-wood approach on the fourth playoff hole at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open. Fox reflects on his decision-making and explains why he believes it to be the best shot of his career.  

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In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, Ryan Fox makes birdie on the par-4 8th hole.

Ryan Fox makes birdie on No. 8 at RBC Canadian

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Ryan Fox's drive on the 353-yard, par-4 sixth hole went 248 yards into the right fairway, his 105-yard approach landed on the left green 7 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he made the 7-foot 3-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Fox's 105-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 6 at RBC Canadian

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Ryan Fox gets up-and-down from 191 yards for birdie on No. 16 at RBC Canadian

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Ryan Fox sinks 7-foot putt for birdie on No. 5 at RBC Canadian

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Ryan Fox taps in from 15 inches for birdie on No. 1 at RBC Canadian

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Ryan Fox drains 2-foot putt for birdie on No. 18 at RBC Canadian

Ryan Fox's 195-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 17 at RBC Canadian

Ryan Fox gets up-and-down from 160 yards for birdie on No. 16 at RBC Canadian

Ryan Fox hits tee shot to 12 feet, sets up birdie on No. 14 at RBC Canadian

Ryan Fox's 160-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 10 at RBC Canadian

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