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Ryan Fox’s 62 at Birkdale: a record‑tying shock that reshapes the Open
Ryan Fox tied the major‑championship low‑round record with a 62 at the 2026 Open, sparking a debate over scoring dynamics on the historic links.
4 min read
Fast, Firm Birkdale: Why Long Hitters Could Leapfrog the Open Favorites
Royal Birkdale's unprecedented firm, fast conditions may hand the lead to the game’s biggest bombers, shaking up the Open Championship leaderboard.
3 min read