Tommy Fleetwood ended a long wait for his first PGA Tour triumph by winning the Tour Championship by three strokes and the FedExCup title, coming at his 164th attempt and capping a string of disappointments this season.
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Exciting moments from the final day of the PGA Tour's season-defining tournament in Atlanta, Georgia.
A popular saying goes: If at first you don’t succeed, try again. While the original source of this inspirational quote may be unclear, its principles accurately describe Tommy Fleetwood’s path to success on the PGA Tour.
On the same day that his beloved Everton began a new era with their first home Premier League win since moving from Goodison Park, Fleetwood turned a new page in his golf career by securing his long-awaited victory at a tournament in the United States.
Fleetwood's skills as a top-class player were never in doubt – he had won seven DP World Tour titles and two Ryder Cups with Europe – but the question of when his first PGA Tour victory would come remained unanswered.
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Pictured: Fleetwood's last triumph before this event came in January 2024 (Dubai Invitational, DP World Tour).
Fleetwood ended a losing streak in deciding rounds by winning his debut PGA Tour title in his 164th attempt, winning the Tour Championship by three strokes and earning him the FedExCup top prize and $10 million (£7.4 million) in prize money.
“I really needed it, but the main thing is that I really wanted it,” Fleetwood said at the post-match press conference. “This win closes the story of missed opportunities and becomes a logical result of my final push of the season.”
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Tommy Fleetwood reacts to Sky Sports Golf after his years-long wait for a PGA Tour title ends.
“I feel a tremendous amount of pride competing in these tournaments and playing against all these great athletes. I considered winning the PGA Tour as a huge stepping stone, and I hope it won't be too long before I get to the next one.”
How Fleetwood Took His First PGA Tour Win
The golfer has 30 previous top-five finishes on the PGA Tour, including six second-place finishes, but victory has eluded him despite the 34-year-old coming to Atlanta with three top-four finishes in his last five world-class starts.
In June, he lost late in the Travelers Championship to Ryder Cup captain Kegan Bradley, and earlier this month, at the FedEx St Jude Championship, he blew a two-shot lead with three holes to play.
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The events of the final round of the Travellers Championship, where Tommy Fleetwood was one step away from victory from Keegan Bradley.
A week later, Fleetwood finished fourth at the BMW Championship ahead of the Tour Championship, where he achieved the unique distinction of becoming the first player to finish in the top six of all four rounds of the FedExCup Playoffs.
“Being mentally tough, being able to bounce back and keep fighting, that's easy to say,” Fleetwood said. “But there are different forms of mental toughness.”
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Tommy Fleetwood reacts to long-awaited PGA Tour victory after a series of recent disappointments.
“Of course, in tense moments I could make mistakes, make a suboptimal decision, perform a bad shot, but I had to show fortitude in other ways.
“It took tenacity to get back up, to regain my leadership position, no matter how many times it failed, and no matter how many doubts arose. Thinking about what is important, telling myself the right words, saying them out loud.
“I am happy that I was able to become an example for others, showing that with the right approach and perseverance, success is possible.”
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The final putt that won the Tour Championship for Tommy Fleetwood sparked a furious moment on the 18th green.
'More than deserved' – Fleetwood gets credit for FedExCup triumph
Fleetwood's warm and approachable personality has long made him a fan favorite, and his path to his first PGA Tour victory has captured the attention of colleagues and fans alike.
Basketball stars LeBron James and Caitlin Clark shared updates on Fleetwood's performance on the final day on social media, while Tiger Woods, Justin Rose and Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald were among the first to congratulate him on his victory in East Lake.
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Woods called the win “proof that hard work, grit and courage pay off,” while Rory McIlroy praised his “tremendous attitude” after his final round, a sentiment echoed by many.
“I'm always humbled by the support I get,” admitted Fleetwood. “I said it a month ago when I was in contention to win again – it was incredible, to get that kind of warmth is special and I don't want to lose that.”
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I hope everyone knows how much I appreciate this. I said we would do this together, and today I felt like we did it. I am very grateful to everyone who has encouraged me and helped me throughout this time.
Fleetwood had failed to capitalize on his three-round lead on the PGA Tour before, but he held on to it this time, keeping his top spot in a star-studded field of potential U.S. Ryder Cup contenders.
“Regardless of the win, I would still be proud of my career, the journey I've taken and all the lessons I've learned,” Fleetwood said. “This win doesn't change that.”
Pictured: Tommy Fleetwood celebrates winning his first PGA Tour title at the season-ending tournament.
“I hope this is just the first trophy of many. You can't win a lot without winning your first one. I'm glad it happened, I'm happy with my performance. I'll keep working, improving my game and striving to be among the best.”
Opportunities for further success are in sight: Fleetwood will rise to a career-high sixth place in the world rankings, and his status as a member of the PGA Tour is confirmed until at least the end of the 2030 season.
And now Tommy is ready to celebrate. Those who have followed his story know it was worth the wait.
Pictured: Fleetwood now plans to celebrate his Ryder Cup victory with Team Europe live on Sky Sports.
What are the plans?
Tommy Fleetwood has already confirmed his place at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, which will be shown on Sky Sports from September 11-14, before making his fourth successive Ryder Cup appearance for Team Europe.
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