Tommy Fleetwood's PGA Tour Winless Streak: A Journey of Close Calls
Golf pro Tommy Fleetwood contemplates his recent near-victory on the PGA Tour after being frustrated by the FedEx St. Jude Championship
Tommy Fleetwood, a talented English golfer, has been chasing his first PGA Tour victory for quite some time, but despite numerous close calls, he remains winless on the Tour. Let's delve into his history and the reasons behind these near-misses.
History of Close Calls
With 161 starts on the PGA Tour, Tommy Fleetwood has come close to victory on multiple occasions. In 2025, he had several opportunities to break his winless drought, notably at the FedEx St. Jude Championship and the Travelers Championship. At the St. Jude Championship, he held a significant lead but faltered late, a pattern he has experienced before, such as at the Travelers Championship where a stunning reversal led to a loss.
Despite the winless streak, 2025 has been Fleetwood's best season by many metrics. He ranks high in total Strokes Gained and is well-positioned in the FedExCup standings.
Reasons for Continued Close Calls
One of the challenges Fleetwood faces is adapting from the DP World Tour to the PGA Tour. This transition may contribute to his struggles in converting leads into wins. Additionally, the pressure and mental approach required to close out tournaments under intense scrutiny remain a challenge for Fleetwood. His inability to maintain a strong performance throughout the final rounds of tournaments has been a recurring theme, often resulting in missed opportunities to secure a win.
Outlook and Future Opportunities
Heading into events like the Tour Championship, Fleetwood remains optimistic about his chances. With a strong season and a favorable position in the FedExCup standings, he is well-placed to break his winless streak. His performance on the PGA Tour could also have implications for the Ryder Cup, where his experience and consistency would be valuable assets.
Tommy Fleetwood has yet to win a title on the PGA Tour, despite placing third on five occasions and being runner-up six times. He heads to the next Playoffs event in fine form, continuing his quest for a maiden FedEx Cup win. Despite multiple close calls and no wins on the PGA Tour, Fleetwood remains grateful for the support of his fans.
In June, Fleetwood came close to winning his maiden title at the Travelers Championship, but a three-shot lead at the start of the final round was whittled away, with the title eventually going to Keegan Bradley. Fleetwood admitted he was disappointed but determined to stay positive, particularly with the BMW Championship to focus on.
Justin Rose, a previous winner of the FedEx St. Jude Championship (2018), was a playing partner of Fleetwood. Fleetwood began the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship with a one-shot lead. After finishing T3 in the first of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, Fleetwood expressed gratitude for the support of his fans as he continues to wait for a PGA Tour title.
Tommy Fleetwood, the talented English golfer, has come close to winning a PGA Tour title multiple times, most notably at the FedEx St. Jude Championship and the Travelers Championship in 2025. Despite these close calls and a winless streak, he continues to pursue his maiden FedEx Cup win, using his experiences as valuable learning opportunities in golf, a demanding sport where mental fortitude and adaptability are key.
