Golf pro Tommy Fleetwood contemplates his recent near victory on the PGA Tour, following his disappointment at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Tommy Fleetwood Chases Maiden PGA Tour Victory at BMW Championship
Tommy Fleetwood is heading into the second Playoffs event with a renewed sense of determination, as he continues his quest for a maiden FedEx Cup win. The British golfer has had several close calls on the PGA Tour, consistently finishing near the top but without securing his first win yet.
At the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Fleetwood began the final round with a one-shot lead. He held a two-shot lead with holes to play but faltered with a bogey on the 16th and finished just one shot shy of making the playoff, ending tied for third. This was another heartbreaking miss after earlier in the year he lost a three-shot lead at the Travelers Championship in June.
Despite these disappointments, Fleetwood has maintained a positive mindset and determination. He admitted to feeling disappointed about his latest close call but reiterated it had been a positive week overall. Fleetwood's fans, who are willing him to break the curse and win a PGA Tour title, have been a source of encouragement for him.
Before the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Fleetwood had finished third five times and runner-up six times but was still seeking his maiden PGA Tour title. He did a ton of good stuff in the tournament, despite not winning. After the event, Fleetwood acknowledged the support of his fans and enjoys playing with a crowd on his side.
Looking ahead to the BMW Championship, Fleetwood is determined to stay focused and positive. He has demonstrated resilience by shooting 5-under 65 in the first round to sit in second place, showing he's still very much in contention for a breakthrough win. Fleetwood admires Justin Rose's dedication and career and had Rose as a playing partner in the tournament.
Fleetwood is not letting his close calls have a negative effect on his future performances. Instead, he is using them as motivation to improve and continue his journey towards a PGA Tour title. With the support of his fans and a positive mindset, Fleetwood is ready to take on the BMW Championship and make another run for his first win.
Tommy Fleetwood, with a renewed sense of determination, aims to secure his maiden PGA Tour victory at the BMW Championship, having come close multiple times in the past. Despite recent heartbreaks, such as his close call at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Fleetwood remains optimistic, ready to take on the challenge and continue his pursuit of a PGA Tour title in golf.
