24 Jul 2015

Fox picks up where he left off following Open Championship

11:51 am on 24 July 2015

Auckland golfer Ryan Fox is off to a flying start at the Le Vaudreuil Golf Challenge in France.

Ryan Fox lines up a putt in his final round at The Open at St Andrews

Ryan Fox lines up a putt in his final round at The Open at St Andrews Photo: Photosport

The 28-year-old, who finished in a tie for 49th at the Open Championship earlier this week, opened with a nine under par 62 at the Challenge Tour event.

Fox made seven birdies and an eagle to shoot nine under and is the sole leader after round one.

First prize at the four round tournament is just over $NZ50,000.