Rangers legend celebrates brother’s role in BMW PGA Championship win at Wentworth
RYAN FOX won the honor at Wentworth on Sunday – much to the delight of Rangers legend Richard Gough.
Like many footballers, the Ibrox icon is no stranger golf Course.
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And he had a great interest in the New Zealander’s eventful history win in Wentworth.
That’s because it was INSPIRED by Gough – but not the legendary captain.
Fox recovered from a lost ball and a triple bogey early in his final round, shooting a 31 on the back nine and coming back from a three-shot deficit to take the ball BMW PGA title.
And he was coached to victory by European Tour and PGA Master golf pro Jamie Gough, the family’s golf ace.
While Richard devoted himself to it football While the pitch was met with great acclaim in Glasgow, his little brother Jamie was heavily involved on the other side Sports represents South Africa on the fairways.
He is now a renowned player who has helped several professionals optimize their game and bring it to the stage next level and even helped Gers fan Ewen Ferguson master the course in Doha Qatar Championship title last year.
And he was just as successful this year, helping Fox to its first Rolex Series win at Wentworth.
The winner overcame family heartache afterwards Death his father-in-law in June after a brief argument with Cancer and admitted it had left his family “shocked” but added: “I don’t think I could have asked for anything better.”
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And golf Gough paid tribute to his teammate and Caddy as they posed with the trophy and said, “What a week.” @ryanfoxgolfer and @deansmith5556 wins that @bmwpga I’m very proud to be part of this team alongside @keenogolf @marcuswheelhouse @fionaridley89 @wasserman.”
And older brother Richard was just as proud of his sibling as he was shared the photo on Instagram and said: “Brother Jamie with Ryan Fox and his caddy Dean Smith after winning the BMW yesterday.” championship in Wentworth. Proud of the boys. What a day.”
Gough Jnr has worked with many of the golf world’s most important players including Jose Maria Olazabal, Miguel Angel Jimenez, David Drysdale and Thomas Bjorn as well as Ferguson.
And brother Richard had his own experience of golfing greats just a few weeks ago when he was spotted posing with Gary Player to record Allan McGregor’s testimonial against Newcastle during the legend’s recent visit to Ibrox.
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