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Cameron Young waited and waited some more. Then another British Open slipped from his grasp
By Steve Douglas, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 19, 2026
· 3 min read
Cameron Young was waiting on the range at Royal Birkdale, driver in hand, when a huge roar came that he didn’t want to hear.Just a stone’s throw away on the 18th green, Ryan Fox had holed a 12-foot birdie putt to win the British Open.There’d be no playoff for Young.No chance to end his wait for a...
Key takeaway Just a stone’s throw away on the 18th green, Ryan Fox had holed a 12-foot birdie putt to win the British Open.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For golf enthusiasts in Piney Point Village , Cameron Young's near miss at the British Open is a familiar tale of what could have been. As a community that follows local athletes competing on the global stage, Young's performance is a reminder that even the smallest margin can separate victory from defeat. His rise to number four in the world rankings, coupled with wins at The Players Championship and the Cadillac Championship, demonstrates his growing presence in the golf world. Locals will be watching to see how Young builds on this experience, particularly given his history of close calls at majors, including a runner-up finish at the British Open in 2022 and a tie for third at the Masters this year. With his talent and perseverance, it's likely only a matter of time before Young claims his first major championship title, and Piney Point Village will be eager to celebrate his success when it happens.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Cameron Young was waiting on the range at Royal Birkdale, driver in hand, when a huge roar came that he didn’t want to hear.Just a stone’s throw away on the 18th green, Ryan Fox had holed a 12-foot birdie putt to win the British Open.There’d be no playoff for Young.No chance to end his wait for a...
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