MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Ryan Fox won his first U.S. PGA Tour title on Sunday, outlasting Mackenzie Hughes and Harry Higgs in a three-way playoff at the Myrtle Beach Classic.
Fox chipped in from 15 feet for birdie at the first hole of the playoff, securing his eighth international victory, which includes four DP World Tour titles. His winning round was highlighted by four of his five final-round birdies on the back nine, propelling him to a five-under-par 66 and a total score of 18 under par.
Key Moments
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Hughes’ Missed Opportunity: Hughes was poised to close out the victory in regulation but faltered by missing a 10-foot par putt at the final hole, which sent him into a playoff with Fox and Higgs, who both carded rounds of 68.
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Fox’s Strategy: In an interview after his win, Fox explained that he played it safe with his chip-in shot due to concerns that Hughes and Higgs still had opportunities for birdie. He stated, "I knew they still had good chances so I didn’t want to take too much risk."
Implications of the Victory
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This victory marked Fox’s eighth international win overall and qualified him for this week’s PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Golf Course outside Charlotte, North Carolina, joining several other players in the prestigious tournament.
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Fox has been competing on both tours since last year when LIV Golf joined forces with DP World Tour as part of its global expansion plans. This move allowed golfers like Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka to join LIV Golf while continuing their participation on other tours, although some have faced restrictions or penalties from their respective governing bodies.
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Fox remarked, "I’ve always said I’d play wherever I can get my best schedule," highlighting his commitment to maximizing his opportunities in professional golf.
Season Performance
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The New Zealand golfer has now earned more than $1 million this season alone, surpassing last year’s earnings despite missing several events due to injury or illness.
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Notably, Fox is one of only two players currently ranked inside the top 50 without having won an official event since turning pro full-time more than seven years ago, the other being American Sam Burns.
With this latest victory under his belt, it will be interesting to see how far Ryan Fox can go in professional golf going forward.
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