Onwards and definitely upwards. That's the message out of Team Fox, after the sterling debut by Ryan Fox in the British Open golf championship.
The Auckland golfer's father Grant was not only a great All Black, but renowned as one of the most driven, competitive and detail-orientated footballers of his age, as rugby prepared itself for full professionalism.
Ryan Fox may appear a little more laid back, but he certainly isn't resting on the laurels after finishing in a nine-way tie for 49th at St Andrews. His final round 67 left him alongside the notable names of David Duval, Dustin Johnson, Hunter Mahan, Graeme McDowell and Lee Westwood, and snared $44,500 in prizemoney.
"I'm ecstatic - it was a great last day," said the 28-year-old, who made the field via the qualifying tournament.
"But it was great to shoot a score like that in a major. I had a bit of luck with a bunker shot and played in the easiest conditions of the day.