Ryan Fox has become just the third New Zealand man to win a golf Major behind Sir Bob Charles (British Open 1963) and Michael Campbell (US Open 2005) after triumph at the British Open at Royal Birkdale.

New Zealand's Ryan Fox has surged into contention from tied 52 to tied second after a third record-equalling 62 at the British Open on the Royal Birkdale course

After shooting an even par round of 70, Kazuma Kobori is the best of the New Zealand contingent in a tie for 39th.

There will be a trio of New Zealand golfers at the 2026 British Open Championship after Kazuma Kovori qualified for the tournament. .