Ryan Fox plans victory lap of NZ with Claret Jug after Open win
New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox plans to tour his home country with the Claret Jug following his recent victory at the Open Championship. He expressed gratitude for the support he received and emphasized the historical significance of his win for New Zealand golf.
Why it matters
Major sporting achievements often serve as significant cultural milestones for smaller nations, boosting national pride and interest in the sport.
<p>Open Championship winner <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/07/20/ryan-fox-wins-the-british-open-with-birdie-on-the-final-hole/" target="_blank">Ryan Fox</a> is plotting a victory lap of New Zealand, with a long list of people ready to welcome him – and his <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/07/21/holy-heck-youve-just-won-the-open-ryan-fox-on-his-life-changing-victory/" target="_blank">Claret Jug</a> – back home.</p> <p>"I think it's really important, the last time it was here was 63 years ago when Sir Bob [Charles] won," he told Breakfast.</p> <p>"I only get to keep the real one for a year, I've got to give it back at St Andrews next year which – you think something like that, I get to take the oldest trophy in golf back to the home of golf next year as a defending champion – that's pretty amazing.</p> <p>"I want to bring it back to New Zealand to take it to Mum and Dad, I'll have a queue of mates ready to drink out of that thing – I'm going to be quite happy to oblige."</p>…
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