Golf-New Zealander Fox makes his mark stateside on Mother's Day at Myrtle Beach

May 11, 2025; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA; Ryan Fox putts on 18 to put himself in contention for a tie breaker during the final round of the Myrtle Beach Classic golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

(Reuters) - New Zealander Ryan Fox sealed his first U.S. PGA Tour title in spectacular fashion on Sunday with a 50-foot chip-in from the fringe of the green to win the Myrtle Beach Classic and give his wife the perfect Mother's Day gift.

Fox celebrated with his wife, Anneke Ryff, and two young daughters after the stunning birdie chip won him a three-way playoff against Mackenzie Hughes and Harry Higgs and earned him a spot at the PGA Championship, which starts on Thursday.