Ryan Fox Makes History, Ties Major Championship Record With 3rd-Round 62 at 2026 British Open

Ryan Fox made history at the 2026 British Open on Saturday. He shot an eight-under 62 during the third round at Royal Birkdale, matching the record for the lowest single-round score ever recorded in a men's major championship.

Fox started his round with a surge of momentum, firing off seven consecutive threes in his first eight holes. He briefly hit a snag with a bogey on the 13th hole, but he recovered by carding three birdies in his next four holes. This finish places him in a tie for the lead heading into the final day of the tournament.

This achievement follows a dominant performance by Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns, who both recorded 62s in the second round on Friday. It is the first time in history that three players have posted such a low score during the same major championship event.

Fox is currently in pursuit of his first major title. Should he win, he would become the first golfer from New Zealand to capture The Open Championship since Bob Charles achieved the feat in 1963. He currently sits tied at the top of the leaderboard with Herbert as the competition concludes on Sunday.