Lead at PGA St. Jude tournament maintains by Fleetwood over Rose by a single stroke
In the upcoming FedEx Cup playoff event at Caves Valley Golf Club in Maryland, Tommy Fleetwood is eyeing his first PGA Tour victory. The BMW Championship follows the recently completed 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee.
Fleetwood, a successful international player with strong performances, particularly in Europe, finished tied for third at the St. Jude Championship at 15-under par. This was a close call for his first PGA Tour victory, but he narrowly missed the title in a playoff [1][3].
Currently, Fleetwood is among the contenders in FedEx Cup points. Scottie Scheffler leads the overall standings, having won four of five events this year when in the top five after 54 holes [2]. However, Scheffler did not play in the third round due to illness, leaving an opportunity for others to gain ground.
Rose, who shot a 67, finished at 197, taking the lead over Fleetwood after the third round. However, Fleetwood fought back, making a 14-foot birdie putt at the 12th hole to retake the lead, while Rose fell two strokes behind after missing the green at the par-three 14th [4].
Fleetwood's strong quality off the tee has been beneficial on this golf course. Despite a double bogey at the par-five third hole during the third round, he birdied the ninth hole to share the lead again [5].
Despite not having a PGA title yet, Fleetwood expressed that he would rather be in contention for a win. He stated, "I'd rather be here than anywhere else" [6].
The top 70 on the season points list qualified for this week's tournament. The top 50 advance to next week's BMW Championship, and the top 30 after the BMW advance to the Tour Championship [2].
Scheffler, the Cup points leader and the defending playoff champion, shot a 65, placing him third at 198 [7]. With his sights set on defending his title, Scheffler is a formidable competitor to watch in the upcoming BMW Championship.
References:
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- Golf Digest
- Sports Illustrated
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- Golf Channel
In the upcoming FedEx Cup playoff event at Caves Valley Golf Club, Tommy Fleetwood might use his golf skills to secure his first PGA Tour victory, as he did in Europe. Scottie Scheffler, who is currently leading the FedEx Cup points, might find his opportunity to defend his title during the BMW Championship.
