Southport, United Kingdom, July 19, 2026 (AFP) - Ryan Fox: All-Black son becomes New Zealand's latest sporting star

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Ryan Fox said winning the British Open is something he "would have killed" for when battling just to make it as a golf pro, but he may not even be the best sportsman in his family. The third New Zealander to win a men's major is the son of former All Black Grant Fox, who won the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987. His maternal grandfather Merv Wallace captained and coached the New Zealand cricket team. "I don't know if this tops their achievements......

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