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RNZ News
18 hours ago
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- RNZ News
Golf: Ryan Fox misses rich Tour Championship
New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox. Photo: Matthew Maxey/Icon Sportswire / PHOTOSPORT Auckland golfer Ryan Fox has missed out on a maiden appearance in the lucrative PGA Tour Championship. Fox finished 43rd in the second FedEx Cup play-off tournament, the BMW Championship in Maryland. He finished with his best round of the week, a one-under par 69, which left him 12-over for the tournament and 27 shots from the winner. World number one Scottie Scheffler reeled in overnight leader Robert MacIntyre of Scotland to win. Scheffler began the final day four shots behind, but was in front by the seventh hole and finished two clear. It was Scheffler's 18th Tour win and fifth of the season (becoming the first player since Tiger Woods in 2006 and 2007 to record five or more wins in consecutive years). Fox started the tournament needing a top finish to make the exclusive 30-player field for the $68 million Tour Championship this week. He was ranked 34th, but his projected standing is now 43rd. Fox has had an impressive season with two victories, while his place in the BMW Championship for the top 50 players ensures he can play every PGA tournament next year. The 38-year-old won the Myrtle Beach Classic and the Canadian Open in 2025. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
NZ Herald
3 days ago
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- NZ Herald
PGA Tour playoffs: Ryan Fox falls further back in BMW Championship
Ryan Fox's hopes of a maiden appearance in the PGA Tour Championship are starting to slip away. The Kiwi golfer fell further off the pace after the second round of the BMW Championship this morning, with a three-over-par 73 moving him to seven-over for the tournament. That has
NZ Herald
4 days ago
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- NZ Herald
PGA Tour playoffs: Ryan Fox struggles early as lightning sees play delayed
Needing a strong week to clinch a spot in the PGA Tour Championship, Ryan Fox stumbled out of the blocks. The Kiwi golfer finished four-over par in his opening round of the BMW Championship in Maryland this morning, the penultimate event before the season's climax. Entry into this
NZ Herald
5 days ago
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- NZ Herald
PGA Tour playoffs: How Ryan Fox can earn a spot in the PGA Tour Championship
There's a freedom that comes with having nothing to lose. As Ryan Fox heads into the BMW Championship in Maryland this week, it's a notion he's embracing in his bid to earn a place in the PGA Tour Championship next week. Competing in Maryland this week sees the
Newsweek
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Phil Mickelson Drops Emphatic 5-Word Reaction to Keegan Bradley's Win
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. It's not often that Phil Mickelson tips his cap to a PGA Tour player, especially since joining LIV Golf. The last time Mickelson offered such a gesture was for Scottie Scheffler, after the World No. 1 won the PGA Tour Championship. But in that instance, he almost needed to following Mickelson's prediction that he wouldn't win in 2025. But Keegan Bradley's dramatic win at the Travelers Championship earned him a rare and emphatic nod. Bradley drained a 6-foot birdie on the 72nd hole to seal a one-shot victory over Tommy Fleetwood and Russell Henley. Just hours later, Lefty took to X, typing: "Keegan Bradley is THE MAN!!" Bradley's win on Sunday wasn't just another trophy but a statement. The 39-year-old Ryder Cup captain entered the final round trailing Fleetwood by three strokes, but clawed back with birdies on 15 and 18 to shoot a 2-under 68 and finish at 15-under for the week. His approach shot on the final hole landed just inside six feet, and when Fleetwood three-putted from 50 feet, Bradley calmly rolled in the winner. MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Phil Mickelson (L) of the USA reacts to a putt as Keegan Bradley looks on during a practice round during the fourth preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at... MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Phil Mickelson (L) of the USA reacts to a putt as Keegan Bradley looks on during a practice round during the fourth preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by) More Getty Images It is his 8th PGA Tour title, and perhaps the most meaningful one. Less than one year ago, Bradley received the call naming him U.S. Ryder Cup captain. "When they called me and told me that I was being the Ryder Cup captain, the first thing they said was, 'We want you to be the first playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1962," Bradley revealed after his win. "I didn't know what they were talking about, but they knew that that was a possibility and that we would have things in place for that." "When they called me and told me that I was the Ryder Cup captain, the first thing they said was, 'We want you to be the first playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1962.'" Playing captain Keegan Bradley was always a possibility. Now he's one step close to making it a reality. — (@GOLF_com) June 23, 2025 The 8-time PGA Tour pro's victory silenced many doubters, including Rory McIlroy's putting coach Brad Faxon, Webb Simpson, and former Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk, who had questioned whether he could juggle both roles. Keegan Bradley takes massive leap up Ryder Cup standings Before Sunday's victory, Bradley sat 17th in the U.S. Ryder Cup standings. Now, the $3.6M win has propelled him to No. 9 with 7,845.22 points. Currently, Scottie Scheffler remains the only player officially qualified for Team USA. Behind him is Xander Schauffele, who remains steady at No. 2. J.J. Spaun secured 3rd place after his breakthrough U.S. Open. Whereas Bryson DeChambeau, last week 4th, has slipped to 5th despite strong major showings. Russell Henley made a big move. His runner-up finish at TPC River Highlands vaulted him from outside the top six to No. 4, leapfrogging both Bryson and Collin Morikawa. Morikawa, who held the 6th spot after the U.S. Open, has now been bumped out by Justin Thomas, who rounds out the automatic qualifiers at No. 6 with 9,997.69 points. Bradley's two wins in the last 10 months and 5 top-10 finishes this year are making him move faster than expected. But he will still need a top-three finish, or another win, to break into the top six. "This definitely opens the door to play," he said after Sunday's win. "I never would have thought about playing if I hadn't won. But now, I have to take a hard look at what's best for the team." The top six ranked golfers automatically quailify for the Ryder Cup. Then, Captain Keegan gets to choose the remaining six. More Golf: Tommy Fleetwood, Wife Clare, Share Emotionally Viral Moment after Travelers
