Alfred Dunhill Links Championships 2022: Ryan Fox, Rory Mcllroy, Results

Ryan Fox claimed the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2022 in St Andrews, Scotland, by one stroke over Alex Noren of Sweden and Callum Shinkwin of England. He shot a final-round score of four under par (68), while Nornen and Shinkwin were at three under par (69). His father Grant, who led the All Blacks to the 1987 Rugby World Cup victory, backed the New Zealander at St Andrews.  It marked his second European/DP World Tour victory, following his victory at the Ras Al Khaimah Classic in the United Arab Emirates in February. He dedicated his victory to his late friend and cricket icon Shane Warne, who died in March.

After 12 holes, Fox had a three-shot lead after six birdies and a bogey. He started the day four shots behind overnight leader Richard Mansell, who had a four-over 76. He overcame some late nerves to shoot a four-under 68, finishing on 15-under, and winning by one shot. He bogeyed the road hole on the 17th, which gave Alex Noren the opportunity to put pressure on Fox by trying to make an eagle putt on the 18th. However, the long shot came up just short.

Despite carding one of the day’s rounds, three-time Alfred Dunhill Links runner-up Rory Mcllroy ended tied fourth on 13-under with Antoine Rozner. Mcllroy finished the day six under par, which was the best score of the day, but it wasn’t enough to overtake the Fox. The team event was won by Shinkwin and Alex Acquavella by three strokes on a score of 37 under par.

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