Ryan Fox returns home after winning the Open Championship
Ryan Fox landed back in New Zealand with the Claret Jug after winning the Open Championship, receiving a public celebration in Auckland.
Ryan Fox returned to Auckland on Friday after winning golf's oldest major at the Open Championship in England. He brought the famous Claret Jug back to New Zealand and has been celebrating with family, friends and the All Blacks rugby team. Auckland residents packed Takutai Square on Tuesday for a public tribute to the champion, marking a historic win for New Zealand.
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Watch: Ryan Fox gets a welcome home hug from dad Grant and reveals a pie craving
The Open champion touched down in Auckland on Friday morning after a whirlwind week, saying all he wanted was time with family – and a visit to his local bakery.
Newstalk ZB
Open Championship winner Ryan Fox lands back home with the Claret Jug
Ryan Fox has brought the Claret Jug back to New Zealand following his triumph at the Open Championship on Monday, with plans to show it off to the Kiwi public.
NZ Herald
New Zealand’s top 10 golf victories: Ranking the best of Ryan Fox, Dame Lydia Ko, Sir Bob Charles and Michael Campbell – updated
Have your say: Does Ryan Fox's latest win top the list?
Stuff
Ryan Fox repays All Blacks gesture with beers from the Claret Jug
After drinking from the Bledisloe last year, Ryan Fox brought golf's most famous trophy to All Blacks camp.
Stuff
‘The last real celebration’: Fan gathering caps five days at home Ryan Fox will cherish
The Open winner was anxious ahead of Tuesday’s lunchtime gathering in downtown Auckland. When the time came, there was nothing but love.
NZ Herald
Auckland crowds pack Takutai Square for Ryan Fox Open tribute
Ryan Fox became the fourth Kiwi to win a major golf title.
Newstalk ZB
Auckland crowds pack Takutai Square for Ryan Fox Open tribute
Crowds have packed out Auckland’s Takutai Square for a public celebration of Ryan Fox following his return to New Zealand after winning the Open Championship in England.
Stuff
Ryan Fox adds another tasty title to go with his Claret Jug win
Ryan Fox has won the golf’s oldest prize. But back home, the champion has one more title to add to his collection: food influencer.
NZ Herald
Open Championship: Ryan Fox on attention, All Blacks and Auckland adventures with the Claret Jug
From friends and family to the All Blacks, Fox has made the most of his NZ celebrations.
Newstalk ZB
Women’s Open Championship: Dame Lydia Ko on Ryan Fox’s win and trying to keep the dice rolling
Preparing for the Women’s Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Course in England, Dame Lydia Ko took inspiration from New Zealand’s history in the UK-based major.