On Sunday, Ryan Fox finally made good on his promise with victory in his 155th PGA Tour start at the Myrtle Beach Classic. He put on an incredible show to take home the championship! The 38-year-old golfer from New Zealand clinched the win by chipping in from just outside 50 feet on the first playoff hole, showcasing his skill and composure under pressure.
Fox’s path to a comeback win included an electric back nine, as he finished the tournament with a 5-under 66. His impressive round brought his total score to 15-under 269, placing him in a tense playoff scenario against Mackenzie Hughes. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Hughes made the last hole with a one-shot advantage only to suffer a tough break. His drive on the 18th hole veered into the trees, forcing him to pitch out and ultimately miss a crucial 10-foot par putt, finishing with a score of 67.
That victory at Myrtle Beach continues to be an accomplishment in a growing list of Fox’s once pro golf achievements. Aside from this victory, he’s previously won three times on the European Tour. That sequence included one of the game’s most prestigious members, the BMW PGA Championship in 2023. His spectacularly reliable play has taken him to as high as No. 23 in the world golf rankings.
In other strong local representation at the tournament, Justin Thomas’s pal Harry Higgs shot a final-round 68. Then he made double-bogey after missing a 25-foot birdie putt at 18, a crucial miss. This miss was very expensive, as it kept him from appearing in the tiebreaker playoff alongside Fox and Hughes.
The Myrtle Beach Classic provided Fox with a critical opportunity. Winning it earned him a contrived exemption into the field as he prepares for the upcoming PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. This opportunity will raise his profile immeasurably. He is preparing himself to compete with the best in the sport!
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