Who is Ryan Fox? Meet unlikely New Zealand golfer that won British Open

After a hectic British Open, Ryan Fox is officially the 2026 Champion Golfer of the Year.Fox outlasted Cameron Young and Sam Burns to secure the major win and close out golf's major season in England. While Young and Burns were much bigger names who had been closer to majors in previous attempts, Fox's guts and resilience allowed him to come away with the Claret Jug.Golf fans know Fox from his time as a professional, but casuals may not be as familiar with the veteran golfer. However, this win didn't necessarily come out of nowhere.Get to know golf's latest major champion.MORE: Full results, highlights from British OpenWho is Ryan Fox?Fox is a 39-year-old professional golfer from New Zealand who plays on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour. He has two career PGA Tour wins, both coming