Ryan Fox ★

Earned his second title after a grueling four-hole playoff against Sam Burns, hitting what he described as the "greatest shot of my life" on the final playoff hole.

Born on January 22, 1987, in Auckland, New Zealand, Ryan "Foxy" Fox is a late bloomer in professional golf who turned pro in 2012 at age 25. He hails from a distinguished sporting family; his father, Grant Fox, was a legendary rugby player for the All Blacks , and his maternal grandfather, Merv Wallace, was a captain of the New Zealand cricket team. ryan fox

Won in a dramatic playoff by chipping in for birdie on the first sudden-death hole. Earned his second title after a grueling four-hole

On the European Tour (DP World Tour), his biggest win came at the flagship BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in 2023. Won in a dramatic playoff by chipping in

Fox initially pursued cricket and rugby before focusing on golf, eventually establishing himself as one of New Zealand's leading golfers with 19 worldwide professional wins. Professional Highlights