Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ryan Fox (golfer)

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 15, 2025

Discover the career path of Ryan Fox (golfer), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Ryan Fox is a professional golfer from New Zealand. He competes on prominent tours including the European Tour, PGA Tour and PGA Tour of Australasia. Fox has achieved success on the European Tour, winning multiple events and consistently ranking high in tournaments. Representing New Zealand internationally, he has also played in major championships, showcasing his talent on a global stage. Known for his powerful drives and competitive spirit, Fox continues to be a prominent figure in the world of golf.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Turned Professional

In 2012, Ryan Fox became a professional golfer and began playing on the 2012 PGA Tour of Australasia, achieving two 4th-place finishes.

2014: Runner-up Coca-Cola Queensland PGA Championship and Won Western Australian Open

In 2014, Ryan Fox was runner-up in the Coca-Cola Queensland PGA Championship and later won the Western Australian Open.

2015: Joint runner-up in the Maekyung Open, Challenge Tour and qualified for The Open Championship

In 2015, Ryan Fox was joint runner-up in the Maekyung Open in South Korea. Later that year, he started playing on the 2015 Challenge Tour, winning the Le Vaudreuil Golf Challenge in July. He also qualified for the 2015 Open Championship and finished tied for 49th place.

2015: Second win on the PGA Tour of Australasia

In early 2015, Ryan Fox achieved his second win on the PGA Tour of Australasia at the Queensland PGA Championship.

2016: Won Tayto Northern Ireland Open

In 2016, Ryan Fox won the Tayto Northern Ireland Open on the Challenge Tour, also achieving two runner-up finishes.

2017: Finished 5th in the HNA Open de France, tied 4th in both the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open and the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open.

In 2017, Ryan Fox finished 5th in the HNA Open de France and tied 4th in both the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open and the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open. Gaining entry into the 2017 Open Championship and finishing tied for 54th at the 2017 PGA Championship.

2017: Earned European Tour card

In 2017, Ryan Fox's 4th place finish in the Order of Merit earned him his card for the 2017 European Tour.

May 2018: Rolex Series form resulted in qualification for the U.S. Open

In late May 2018, Ryan Fox's form in the Rolex Series, including a 43rd at the BMW PGA Championship and an 8th at the Italian Open, led to his qualification for the 2018 U.S. Open.

February 2019: Won first European Tour event

In February 2019, Ryan Fox won his first European Tour event at the ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth, defeating Adrián Otaegui in the final. This marked the first New Zealander to win on the European Tour in 10 years.

February 2022: Won second European Tour event at the Ras Al Khaimah Classic

In February 2022, Ryan Fox won his second European Tour event at the Ras Al Khaimah Classic, shooting 22-under-par and beating Ross Fisher by five shots.