St Ives-based global events specialist Arena UK is celebrating a slice of golfing history after its brand ambassador, Ryan Fox, was crowned Champion Golfer of the Year with a dramatic victory at The Open Championship held at Royal Birkdale at the weekend.
Arena UK, based on Needingworth Road, St Ives, supported the New Zealand golfer as part of a partnership that saw him crowned Champion Golfer of the Year at the weekend.
Fox claimed the title with a dramatic victory at The Open Championship, held at Royal Birkdale, earning his first major title at the age of 39 with a birdie on the 18th hole.
Paul Berger, group chief executive of Arena Group, said: "Winning The Open is one of the greatest achievements in sport, and everyone at Arena is immensely proud to see Ryan achieve something so special.
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"We've had the privilege of working alongside Ryan long enough to know that this success hasn't come by chance.
"It is the product of relentless commitment and an unwavering desire to improve – qualities that resonate deeply with our own business.
"Across Arena, excellence is expected every single day, and Ryan approaches his profession with the same mindset, which is why this partnership has always felt so natural.
"To see him crowned Open Champion is a fantastic moment, not only for Ryan and his team, but for everyone who has followed his journey.
"We couldn't be happier for him, and we're excited to continue supporting him as the next chapter of his remarkable career unfolds."
Arena UK, part of the global Arena Group and a Modon Company, has supported Fox since 2023 when he became a brand ambassador, describing the partnership as one founded on shared values of excellence, resilience, and delivering under pressure.
Fox’s victory marks a major milestone in a career that already includes two PGA TOUR wins and now places him among an elite group of golfers to have lifted the iconic Claret Jug.
Arena Group is a leading provider of temporary event infrastructure, including seating, hospitality suites, and turnkey venue solutions for global sporting and cultural events.
The company transforms empty sites into fully operational venues and delivers infrastructure to events including The Open Championship and Wimbledon.
While Fox’s victory was secured on the links of Royal Birkdale, Arena UK’s base in Cambridgeshire is part of a wider network that supports high-profile events across the world.
Paul said: "Excellence is expected every single day, and Ryan approaches his profession with the same mindset, which is why this partnership has always felt so natural."
Arena UK’s involvement with The Open and other headline events highlights how a business in Cambridgeshire contributes to some of the most-watched occasions in global sport.
As Arena UK celebrates Fox’s triumph, the company also continues its work behind the scenes at major tournaments and cultural gatherings.
The partnership is expected to continue as Mr Fox builds on this latest success.
Arena UK has said it looks forward to supporting Mr Fox through the next phase of his career.
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