Srixon staffer Ryan Fox captured his first major championship title on Sunday, winning The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale and etching his name into golfing history with a breakthrough performance on one of the game’s biggest stages.
Fox delivered a complete performance throughout the week, combining power, precision and creativity to secure the coveted Claret Jug.
Speaking after his win, Fox said: “This is unbelievable. I don’t really know what to think. My nerves are all over the place and I’m not quite sure how I hit that putt on 18. It is a dream come true. Looking at this trophy now, it’s the first time I’ve seen it up close and it’s pretty amazing.”
After putting himself firmly in contention with a record-equalling, third-round 8-under-par 62, Fox carried that momentum into Sunday’s final round, demonstrating the confidence and shot-making ability that have become hallmarks of his game.
Fox’s resilience was on full display down the stretch as he battled through the back nine with four birdies against two bogeys, including a birdie on the final hole to secure victory. He finished the championship at 10-under-par, with a total of 270.
Royal Birkdale presented a classic Open Championship test throughout the week, with firm fairways, fast-running turf and demanding approach shots requiring players to control trajectory, manage spin and execute precise yardages. Few handled those conditions better than Fox.
Throughout the week, Fox relied on a selection of Srixon and Cleveland Golf equipment to navigate the challenging links course. Whether attacking pins with his irons or using his wedges to find the correct areas of the greens, Fox’s consistency allowed him to create scoring opportunities while avoiding costly mistakes.
Fox’s victory also highlighted the impact of several key equipment additions that found their way into his bag in recent weeks. Working closely with Srixon’s Tour staff, Fox incorporated multiple prototype products into competition, including the new Srixon 3-wood at The Open, a new Srixon long iron at the Genesis Scottish Open and the new Srixon Driver, which first entered play during the Travelers Championship.
His approach play was complemented by the Z-STAR XV golf ball, whose combination of speed, stability and greenside control proved championship-worthy in the fast-running conditions, helping Fox execute the shots he needed throughout the week.
Ryan Fox’s Srixon/Cleveland WITB
Driver: Srixon ZXi RKT LS+ (10.5°)
Fairway Wood: Srixon ZXi RKT 3 (15°)
Irons: Srixon ZXi5+ (3), Srixon ZXi5 (4, 5), Srixon ZXi7 (6-PW)
Wedges: Cleveland Golf RTZ (50°, 56° 60°)
Ball: Srixon Z-STAR XV