Entain, the company that runs the TAB and Betcha, revealed millions of dollars were won by fans supporting Fox.
Ryan Fox became the fourth Kiwi golfer to win a major. Photo / Photosport
Those who bet on him across various markets, including outright winner, top 5, top 10, top 20, top 30, top 40 and more, won $2 million on TAB and Betcha combined.
However, there were three big bets which stood out, including a $487 bet on him to win at $51 which netted the lucky punter $24,350 after it was placed midway through round three.
The second-biggest win was for someone who wagered $200 at $151, which paid out $30,000.
The biggest win on Fox was double that with $400 bet at the same price, securing winnings of $60,000.
These big bets were placed before Fox teed off in the first round as he started the Championship at $151, but this grew to $501 after round one, according to Entain.
He remained at that price after the second round, but then saw his odds shorten dramatically to $8 after shooting 62 in the third round.
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