Ryan Fox champions rapid play after British Open victory

New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox captured his first major title at the 2024 British Open, winning with a 12‑foot birdie putt that he holed in just 22 seconds. Fox credited a "fast brain" and an instinctive approach, saying he sees the shot quickly and makes decisions without lengthy deliberation. He highlighted that faster play can reduce mistakes and urged the tour to adopt a quicker pace, noting his caddie Dean Smith helped streamline the process. Fox also referenced work with sports psychologist Karl Morris, which reinforced his preference for rapid decision‑making on the course. The champion’s quick‑play style was praised as a model for the sport, which has long struggled with slow rounds.

In related news, veteran PGA Tour member Notah Begay III was announced as the recipient of the Payne Stewart Award for his character, sportsmanship and charitable contributions.