THE FOX IS BACK!
December 7th – 9th, 2023 | Presented by SHIMANO
The Fox Fishing & Golf Festival is triumphantly returning to Waihi Beach for its fourth edition.
The Fox, Golf New Zealand’s ‘Golf Event of the Year 2022’, is returning to the stunning Waihi Beach in December 2023.
Hosted by Ryan Fox, the popular New Zealand golf professional (and fishing fanatic), the event is a unique team format combining fishing prowess, golfing skill, and plenty of great banter!
Teams of four are treated to an entertaining, all-inclusive event with Foxy and his celebrity skippers.
As well as enjoying great company and superb hospitality, the event also assists Foxy in his ongoing quest to raise funds for two outstanding, local volunteer organisations – Waihi Beach Lifeguard Services and Waihi Beach Volunteer Coastguard. Thanks to the generosity of the participants, the past three editions of The Fox have raised $109,000 for the two charities.
We look forward to staging another epic edition of The Fox!
December 7th – December 9th, 2023 | Presented by SHIMANO
What is
The Fox Fishing & Golf Festival?
Back in 2019 popular New Zealand golf professional, Ryan Fox, and sports television and events company, Sports Inc., got together to create an event with a difference. It had to combine Foxy’s passion for both golf and fishing, it had to be entertaining for the participating competitors, and it had to be able to raise funds for two key volunteer organisations at Foxy’s favourite holiday spot – Waihi Beach.
The result……The Fox Fishing & Golf Festival. Launched in 2020, the team event has welcomed entries from around New Zealand (as well as the USA!), as Foxy and his celebrity skippers host contestants for three days of fun.
Check out The Fox highlights video to see what all the fuss is about!
Event Overview
THURSDAY 7 DECEMBER
Opening Ceremony Evening
Waihi Beach Lifeguard Services
Foxy talks tactics and introduces his Celebrity Skippers. Teams receive their team apparel and we kick off The Fox with complimentary refreshments and finger food.
FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER
The Fox Fishing Feud
Bowentown Boating & Sport Fishing Club
Teams enjoy an early breakfast before heading out to catch the local bounty (packed lunch provided). Bring your own boat or enjoy the knowledge of a local skipper. The Fox concludes with the popular ‘Fish & Chip’ night at the club, plus prizegiving and entertainment.
SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER
The Fox Golf Showdown
Waihi Golf Club and Flatwhite Café
A team breakfast at Waihi Golf Club begins the day, followed by the celebrity long drive competition, before teeing off in the Ambrose event. Foxy plays a hole with each team. Lunch and oncourse refreshments provided. The day concludes with the charity banquet dinner and prizegiving hosted by the outstanding Flatwhite Café.
What they are saying about The Fox
“Superb fun with a great bunch of people”
“This is our third time at The Fox, and it just keeps on getting better. Superb fun with a great bunch of people. What a great guy Ryan is, for him to return from overseas, go through MIQ, and then come straight to the event was phenomenal.”
Jonathan Browne
General Manager, Sky City (Queenstown)
“Had a brilliant time with lots of laughs and great memories”
"Thank you for an absolutely fantastic few days. The team and I had a brilliant time with lots of laughs and great memories. Looking forward to next year's event already."
Steve Corfield
Managing Director, Shimano New Zealand (Auckland)
“So impressed with every part of the experience”
“WOW - did I have a husband who was buzzing when he came home from his epic weekend - he loved every minute of it and was so impressed with every part of the experience. I understand Ken's already signed up for next year and now he's saying we need to buy property up there - good Lord what did you do to the man!“
Libby Carson
Concept Security Systems (Wellington)
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Come and join us for 2023!
“A brilliant time with lots of laughs and great memories”
We would like to extend a massive thank you to our event partners and suppliers.
