Open Championship: What we learned
Despite historic 62s, Royal Birkdale held its ground as a clutch Ryan Fox overcame numb hands, final-round drama and a packed leaderboard to claim the Claret Jug.
What we learned at the 154th Open Championship won by gutsy Ryan Fox at Royal Birkdale — or at least, what we think we learned:
The Birkdale Paradox
Explain this one, Sherlock Holmes. Or Smylie Kaufman, whoever is available. How does Royal Birkdale get roasted by three players who posted record-tying 8-under-par 62s and yet the Open’s winning score is only 10 under? Is Birkdale a cupcake or a baffling test of championship golf?
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