Ryan Fox Just Made the Biggest 36-Hole Comeback in Major History Head to cozyearth.com and use code WINGO for an exclusive 20% off. Ryan Fox is the Champion Golfer of the Year, and his Open Championship win was even crazier than it looked. Trey Wingo and Justin Ray break down how Fox went from T-52 after 36 holes to winning The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, completing the biggest 36-hole comeback by position in men’s major championship history. Ryan Fox Makes History Fox completely changed the tournament with a Saturday 62, then finished the job on Sunday with a birdie on the 72nd hole. Justin explains why that comeback was not just rare, but record-setting. The previous biggest 36-hole comeback by position in a men’s major came from 39th place. Fox came from outside the top 50. A Throwback Champion Trey and Justin also explain why Fox became such a popular winner. His swing is not picture-perfect. His game is not overly mechanical. His pace of play is fast, simple, and refreshing. He sees the shot, hits the shot, and moves on. At a time when golf can feel overanalyzed, Fox won The Open by playing golf his own way. The New Zealand Legacy Fox also joins one of the most exclusive lists in New Zealand golf history. Trey and Justin discuss his sporting background, his family’s athletic roots, and why this win puts him alongside New Zealand’s major champions. Why Birkdale Delivered Royal Birkdale produced four rounds of 62 in Open Championship history, including three this week alone. But the winning score was still only 10-under, which made the week feel different from a normal birdie-fest. Justin explains why the course allowed historic low rounds while still producing a dramatic and difficult championship finish. Ryan Fox rewrote the record book, won his first major, and gave golf one of the best stories of the year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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