Source: Radio New Zealand
Ryan Fox of New Zealand walks the first fairway at the 2026 Masters. ANDREW REDINGTON / AFP
Auckland golfer Ryan Fox endured a tough start to the Masters golf tournament in Georgia.
Fox fired an opening round five over par 77.
He was five over by his seventh hole and then Bogeyed the 10th before steadying his round on the back nine and birdied the par four 17th.
Fox, who was hospitalised last month with kidney stones, is currently tied for 74th.
This is Fox’s third Masters experience, his best results was a tie for 26th in 2023.
The club house leaders are American Sam Burns and defending champion Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland who both shot five under par 67’s.
Half the field is yet to complete their rounds.
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