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Ryan Fox Dominates The Open Round 3: Spectacular -8 (62) with Three Eagles and Four Birdies

The Open · · Jul 19, 2026 · 11min

Total

+10.7

OTT

+4.4

APP

ATG

+0.4

PUTT

Ryan Fox delivered a masterclass at The Open in Round 3, carding an impressive 62 (-8) with three eagles and four birdies. His dominant performance generated a Strokes Gained total of 10.7, showcasing exceptional ball-striking and precision on the greens. Fox's remarkable shot-making on both par 4s and par 5s demonstrates why he's leading the tournament.

HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.49

295 ydsRemaining: 245 yds

Powerful drive of 295 yards puts Fox in perfect position for aggressive second shot

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.65

238 ydsRemaining: 7 yds

Excellent 3-wood approach leaves Fox just 7 yards from the pin

ChipShot 3

SG: +0.49

7 ydsRemaining: In hole

Fox executes a delicate chip that rolls into the cup for eagle, SG +1.62

Hole SG Total:+1.6

HOLE 4Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

290 ydsRemaining: 140 yds

Solid driver placement of 290 yards leaves 140 to the pin

8-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

138 ydsRemaining: 9 ft

Precise 8-iron approach to just 9 feet provides excellent birdie opportunity

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

9 ydsRemaining: In hole

Fox sinks the birdie putt for SG gain of +1.2

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 5Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

292 ydsRemaining: 138 yds

Excellent drive of 292 yards leaves 138 yards in for the approach

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

136 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Controlled 7-iron to 8 feet sets up another birdie opportunity

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

8 ydsRemaining: In hole

Another confident putt for birdie with SG gain of +1.2

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

288 ydsRemaining: 142 yds

Aggressive driver on par 4 leaves 142 yards to the pin

9-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

140 ydsRemaining: 10 ft

Crisp 9-iron leaves Fox just 10 feet from the cup

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

10 ydsRemaining: In hole

Fox makes the birdie putt for his fourth consecutive bird, SG +1.2

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.49

300 ydsRemaining: 240 yds

Powerful 300-yard drive on par 5 puts Fox in eagle position

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.65

235 ydsRemaining: 5 yds

Stellar 3-wood approach puts Fox 5 yards from the pin

ChipShot 3

SG: +0.49

5 ydsRemaining: In hole

Fox chips in for his second eagle of the round, SG +1.62

Hole SG Total:+1.6

HOLE 10Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

291 ydsRemaining: 139 yds

Consistent 291-yard drive on par 4 leaves 139 to the pin

8-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

137 ydsRemaining: 9 ft

Another precise iron to 9 feet keeps Fox's birdie streak alive

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

9 ydsRemaining: In hole

Fox sinks the birdie putt for his fifth bird, SG +1.2

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.49

305 ydsRemaining: 235 yds

Fox's longest drive of the round at 305 yards on par 5

2-HybridShot 2

SG: +0.65

232 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Excellent 2-hybrid approach leaves Fox just 3 yards short

ChipShot 3

SG: +0.49

3 ydsRemaining: In hole

Fox chips in for his third eagle of the round, SG +1.62

Hole SG Total:+1.6

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