Record-equalling finish from Fox as 2026 Open features another round of 62
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- Ryan Fox shot a 62 in the third round of the 2026 Open at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, equaling the record-lowest round for a men's major and joining Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns in producing that mark at this championship.
- Fox's third-round 62 lifted the New Zealander into a tie atop the leaderboard at the end of round three.
Why it matters: A 62 in a men's major is exceedingly rare — Fox is now one of only three players to reach that mark at a single Open, instantly redefining his major-championship profile heading into the final round at Royal Birkdale and putting him in pole position for the Claret Jug.
