Ryan Fox won the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, finishing at 10-under par (270) to edge Cameron Young by a single stroke. Fox made a clutch birdie on the 72nd hole for his first major and became just the third New Zealander to lift the Claret Jug. Below is the full final leaderboard, a free printable results sheet, and how the finish played out.
2026 Open Championship: Quick Facts
- Winner: Ryan Fox (New Zealand), 10-under 270, his first major championship.
- Runner-up: Cameron Young (USA) at 9-under, one shot back after a closing 64.
- Third: Sam Burns (USA) at 8-under.
- Venue: Royal Birkdale, Southport, England (the 154th Open).
- Winning moment: Fox birdied the 72nd hole to win by one.
2026 Open Championship Final Leaderboard
The top of the leaderboard after 72 holes at Royal Birkdale. Par was 70, so 10-under equals a 270 total.
| Pos | Player | Country | To Par | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Fox | NZL | -10 | 270 |
| 2 | Cameron Young | USA | -9 | 271 |
| 3 | Sam Burns | USA | -8 | 272 |
| T4 | Scottie Scheffler | USA | -7 | 273 |
| T4 | Tommy Fleetwood | ENG | -7 | 273 |
| T6 | Casey Jarvis | RSA | -6 | 274 |
| T6 | Lucas Herbert | AUS | -6 | 274 |
| T6 | Si Woo Kim | KOR | -6 | 274 |
| T9 | Adam Scott | AUS | -5 | 275 |
| T9 | Russell Henley | USA | -5 | 275 |
| T9 | Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen | DEN | -5 | 275 |
| T9 | Ludvig Aberg | SWE | -5 | 275 |
| T9 | Ryan Gerard | USA | -5 | 275 |
| T14 | Corey Conners | CAN | -4 | 276 |
| T14 | Sungjae Im | KOR | -4 | 276 |
Notable finishes further down: Bryson DeChambeau was in the group at 4-under, while Rory McIlroy closed at 1-under in a tie for 40th.
How Ryan Fox Won at Royal Birkdale
Fox trailed for much of the final round before a late charge pulled him level, then ahead. Cameron Young made a spirited run with a closing 64 to set the clubhouse target at 9-under, but Fox answered on the 72nd hole, rolling in a birdie putt to win by one. At 39, the New Zealander claimed his first major and joined a very short list of Kiwis to win the Open. Sam Burns took third at 8-under, with Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood sharing fourth.
Printable Final Leaderboard
The free printable is a clean one-page results sheet: the top-15 leaderboard with country and score to par, the champion highlighted, plus purse and notable-finisher notes. Print it as a keepsake of the 2026 Open or for a golf pool recap.
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- 2026 Presidents Cup: Pairings & Session Sheets
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2026 Open Championship FAQ
Who won the 2026 Open Championship? Ryan Fox of New Zealand won the 154th Open at Royal Birkdale, finishing at 10-under 270 for his first major title.
What was the winning score? Fox finished at 10-under par (270), one shot ahead of Cameron Young at 9-under, with Sam Burns third at 8-under.
Where was the 2026 Open Championship played? At Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, host of the 154th Open Championship.
How did Ryan Fox win? Fox birdied the 72nd and final hole to beat Cameron Young by one stroke after Young had posted a closing 64.
Where did Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy finish? Scottie Scheffler tied for fourth at 7-under, and Rory McIlroy closed at 1-under in a tie for 40th.
