Crowds gather in Auckland to welcome Ryan Fox home

Tuesday 28 July 2026 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 28 Jul, 4:16pm

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Thousands of people met golfer Ryan Fox at Takutai Square following his victory at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. The New Zealander, who is the fourth Kiwi to win a major golf title, has been touring Auckland with the Claret Jug.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 28 Jul, 12:59pm

   Auckland crowds pack Takutai Square for Ryan Fox Open tribute (opens in new tab)

   • Open Championship: Ryan Fox on attention, All Blacks and Auckland adventures with the Claret Jug (opens in new tab) Tue 28 Jul, 4:16pm
2. Waikato Times via The PostTue 28 Jul, 2:05pm

   'I hit the drive of my life': Ryan Fox relives Open victory (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 28 Jul, 3:57pm

   Ryan Fox adds another tasty title to go with his Claret Jug win (opens in new tab)