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Ryan Fox claims second Rio spot

11:56 am on 11 July 2016

Golfer Ryan Fox has claimed the second qualifying spot for New Zealand at the Rio Olympics.

New Zealand's Ryan Fox. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

He edged out fellow Aucklander Mike Hendry after finishing in a tie for fourth at the Slovakia Challenge.

Fox needed to finish in a tie for seventh or better after Hendry finished fourth at the latest event on the Japanese golf tour.

Meanwhile New Zealand golfer Danny Lee finished in a tie for third at the Scottish Open on the European Tour.

Lee finished the tournament at 12 under par, two shots back from Sweden's Alex Noren.