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Ryan Fox Shines in PGA Championship After Last-Minute Entry

Posted : 16 May 2025

New Zealand’s Ryan Fox barely secured a last-minute entry into the PGA Championship just four days before the tournament began, and without that, he might have spent the week fishing instead. However, after an impressive opening round at Quail Hollow Club on Thursday, Fox positioned himself well to compete for a major title.

 

 His four-under-par 67 included six birdies and two bogeys, putting him tied for fourth and just three shots behind the leader, Jhonattan Vegas.

 

Fox’s strong performance was notable given the challenging conditions of the day, with bright sun and high humidity, and it came after he had already played four consecutive weeks on tour. His recent success at the Myrtle Beach tournament, where he claimed his first PGA Tour victory by chipping in on the first playoff hole, earned him the coveted spot in this week’s field of 156 players.

 

 Had he not won in Myrtle Beach, Fox said he likely would have taken a break and spent more time with his family before preparing for the upcoming Colonial tournament in Texas.

 

Reflecting on his journey, Fox shared how he might have been spending his time if he hadn’t qualified, joking that he would have been “going fishing at least once” and relaxing for several days. Instead, he’s embraced the unexpected change of competing in a major, showing resilience and confidence that carried over from his recent win.

 

His best major finish to date came in 2019 when he tied for 16th at the British Open, but his current form suggests he could soon challenge higher up the leaderboard.

 

Fox also talked about valuable life lessons passed down from his father, former New Zealand rugby star Grant Fox. He recalled advice about how hard work can overcome talent, and the importance of effort to avoid future regrets.

 

Although golf and rugby are very different sports, Fox credited his father’s discipline and support for helping shape his approach to professional golf, noting that his dad’s pride in his recent win meant a great deal to him.

 

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