Fox wins British Open, calls it a dream come true

New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox expressed disbelief and elation after winning the 154th British Open on Sunday. The victory, secured with a dramatic birdie on the final hole, places his name in the history of golf.

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For to be honest, it's incredible. One dreams of this moment. I don't know if I ever thought it would come true. Now it is, and to have my name engraved in the history of the game is incredible. I think it's also great for New Zealand. I'm very happy.

Fox defeated American Cameron Young by one stroke, calling the win "incredible" and a dream come true. He admitted to being extremely nervous before his final putt, unsure how it went in. "I'm not sure how I managed that putt. My hands were all over the place. I was just trying to get it towards the hole. It's a dream that it went in," Fox said.

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I'm not sure how I managed that putt. My hands were all over the place. I was just trying to get it towards the hole. It's a dream that it went in.

This marks Fox's first major championship win, succeeding Scottie Scheffler as the champion of the season's final major. The 39-year-old, ranked 56th in the world, shared the moment with his wife and two young children via video call, promising to bring them a trophy.

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It's the first time I've seen the trophy up close. So it's really amazing.

"It's the first time I've seen the trophy up close. So it's really amazing," Fox added, highlighting the significance of the Claret Jug. His victory is also seen as a proud moment for New Zealand.

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They asked me to bring them a trophy, and I think this is one of the best I can bring.