Ryan Fox absolutely torched the course today at The Open, dropping an incredible 62 that has got to put him in a fantastic spot. This round could totally shake things up.
Rory McIlroy's Momentum Is Still Playing Hide-and-Seek
It's the same old tune for Rory McIlroy out there: just can't string together any consistent momentum this week. After that sweet chip-in eagle on the 9th, he immediately coughed up a bogey on 11, pushing him back to -1 overall. That second Claret Jug feels like it's still way out of reach, even if he does have one already. Plus, there was some real fireworks with Rory lashing out at Bryson DeChambeau over a penalty row. Talk about adding drama to an already frustrating day!Fox Goes Aggressive, Rahm Stumbles Again
Ryan Fox was feeling it, telling Sky his game plan was all about aggression, hitting driver a lot and adjusting his strategy with the swirling wind. He admitted he had a couple of "interesting shots" on the back nine that he "kinda got away with," but man, 62? He's "pretty happy with 62 in the end, that’s for sure." Fox even had a blast playing with Xander Schauffele, saying they "fed off each other" and Schauffele played really well too. Making par on 18 from a fairway trap? That's clutch. Fox admitted he hasn't "really put four rounds together" at The Open before, but he's hoping this is "a sign." He feels like he's "in a pretty good place to give himself a chance," so we'll all be watching closely. Meanwhile, it's starting to look like the same old story for Jon Rahm at The Open. He's had a couple of high finishes in 2019 and 2023 without ever really looking like he'd win, and today was threatening to happen again. He carved his opening drive over the bushes and out of bounds for a double-bogey six. His frustration, registering an eight-and-a-half out of ten on Bryson DeChambeau’s patented R&A-o-meter™, was as real as it gets. And let's not forget Sam Burns, who quietly took charge today. This tournament is getting wild, and with Ryan Fox's electrifying 62 and Sam Burns stepping up, tomorrow promises to be must-watch. Will Fox keep this incredible run going? We'll see what happens!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.