He was tied for the lead after two rounds in the 1936 Open Championship but a third - round 79 dropped him down the field and he finished tied for 12th place .
Cox played on the British Ryder Cup teams in 1935 and 1937 .
Cox was tied for the lead after two rounds in the 1936 Open Championship but a third - round 79 dropped Cox down the field and Cox finished tied for 12th place .
Cox played on the British Ryder Cup teams in 1935 and 1937 .