New Open Championship winner Ryan Fox believes playing golf quickly is "not that difficult," a trait he demonstrated during his maiden major victory. Facing a crucial 12-foot birdie putt to secure the win, the 39-year-old Fox took only 22 seconds to execute the shot. "It's not that difficult to pick a shot and pick a club," Fox explained. "I just see the shot quickly, pick a shot quickly, and the less time I have to think about it, the less bad stuff can creep in there."

His caddie, Dean Smith, noted that Fox's rapid pace "takes any doubt out." Fox joins a group of notable quick players like Joe Ogilvie, Bill Haas, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Lucas Glover, and Matt Jones. He highlighted Renato Paratore of Italy as potentially even faster. Fox also shared an anecdote from fellow competitor Scottie Scheffler, who remarked that playing with Fox felt like a "two-ball" due to his swift play.

Fox stated that this fast-playing style is simply how he has always approached the game. "I'm kind of glad I kept that routine down the stretch," he added, reflecting on his successful strategy during the championship's critical moments.