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No longer just 'the son of an All Black': Fox now a Kiwi sports star in his right

Ryan Fox said winning the British Open is something he "would have killed" for when battling just to make it as a golf pro, but he may not even be the best sportsman in his family.

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New Zealand's Ryan Fox wins 154th British Open on final hole to secure maiden major title

Ryan Fox stayed ice cool at the end of four long and hot days at Royal Birkdale to sink a birdie putt on the 18th and win the 154th British Open by one stroke on Sunday.

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Home hero Tommy Fleetwood hoping to surf Sunday wave to British Open glory

Tommy Fleetwood will hope to surf a wave of home support on Sunday to win the ⁠British Open and end the wait for an English winner of the world's oldest major that stretches back to 1992.

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From delivery room to Claret Jug dream, Sam Burns eyeing first major at British Open

American Sam Burns did not even expect to be playing at the 154th British Open with his ⁠pregnant wife Caroline's due date two days before the start of the championship at Royal Birkdale.

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'Not particularly fond of him': McIlroy calls out DeChambeau over penalty drama

Rory McIlroy said Bryson DeChambeau tried to hold the British Open "hostage" and was begging for attention after the American reacted angrily to being given a two-shot penalty.

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Sam Burns takes two-shot lead into final round of British Open, Bryson DeChambeau in mix

American Sam Burns seized a two-stroke lead in the third round of the British Open but compatriot Bryson DeChambeau shrugged off the furore over his two-stroke penalty with another well-crafted round at Royal Birkdale to stay in the hunt on Saturday.

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Jon Rahm gets away with warning after throwing club at British Open

Spain's former world number one ⁠Jon Rahm got away with only a warning after throwing his club in frustration ‌during his second round at the British Open on ‌Friday.

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Bryson DeChambeau's British Open charge halted by two-shot penalty

Bryson DeChambeau's charge towards the top of the British Open leaderboard was dealt a huge blow by a two-shot penalty after the conclusion of Friday's second round.

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Lucas Herbert takes second-round lead at British Open, Bryson DeChambeau handed penalty

Lucas Herbert stormed into the lead at the British Open on Friday after the Australian and American Sam Burns equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history on Friday with eight-under par 62s.

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Bryson DeChambeau answers Nick Faldo's 'zero clue' jibe with strong start at British Open

Big-hitting American Bryson DeChambeau answered questions about his links-course skills in the best way possible on ⁠Thursday as he began his challenge at the British Open with a three-under 67 at a sun-drenched Royal Birkdale.

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Debutant Suber leads British Open after opening round, Scheffler off to good start

American Jackson Suber leads after the first round of the British Open at five under par, with world number one Scottie Scheffler among a host of major champions in the chasing pack.

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McIlroy says fast-running British Open fairways could be 'double-edged sword'

Rory McIlroy said the recent UK heatwave that has transformed conditions ahead of this week's Open is a "double-edged sword."

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British Open considering earlier fourth-round start to avoid World Cup final clash

The Open organisers are still considering an earlier start time ⁠for Sunday's fourth round at Royal Birkdale to avoid an overlap with the World Cup final.

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Rory McIlroy sets sights on claiming first British Open title for over a decade

Rory McIlroy has his sights set on a first British Open win since 2014 as world number one Scottie Scheffler tries to get his game back on track to defend the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale.