Ryan Fox fought hard to sign for a one-over 71 after moving day at the 149th Open Championship to lie in a tie for 25th.
Paired with fellow big hitter Tony Finau, Fox needed to produce a strong fightback after he tangled with the rough twice on his opening two holes to start bogey, double-bogey, making birdies at seven, eight, 11 and 14 before another double-bogey at the par-4 15th.
“Unfortunately it was just one of those days where for the most part if, I hit a bad shot I got hammered,” said Fox.
“But I hit a lot of really good shots today. I putted it nicely, so there are some positives to take into tomorrow.
“So one-over on a day like today, yes it probably takes me out of contention for the tournament, but it doesn’t take me out of contention for a decent finish.
“I just need to keep it in play a little better tomorrow and hopefully everything else stays how it is and I’ve got a good shot.”
Fox tees off at 11pm tonight alongside Brooks Koepka in what shapes as another battle of the ‘big boys’.
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