Leadership remains strong for Fleetwood in Memphis
Tommy Fleetwood Endures Tumultuous Third Round at FedEx St. Jude Championship
Tommy Fleetwood's third round at the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship was a rollercoaster ride, marked by a double bogey on the par-5 third hole. The Brit's misfortune began when his second shot came up short into the water hazard.
After taking a penalty drop, Fleetwood's next wedge shot sailed over the green into a bunker. The 15th-ranked player in the world felt his ball might have moved slightly on the wedge shot swing, prompting a rules review. After a thorough video analysis, officials could not conclusively determine if the ball moved and, crucially, found that Fleetwood did not cause any movement. Therefore, no additional penalty was applied beyond the one stroke for the water hazard drop.
Despite the costly double bogey, which briefly reduced his lead, Fleetwood managed to recover later in the round, maintaining a one-shot lead going into the final round. He expressed his feelings about the hole, calling it "such a kerfuffle and such a mess."
Fleetwood started the third round with a three-shot cushion over Justin Rose. The tournament's final round promises an exciting battle, with Fleetwood and Rose set to be the last pairing. Scottie Scheffler, who shot a 65 with six birdies in the third round, is two shots behind Fleetwood.
Meanwhile, Rickie Fowler, Chris Kirk, Bud Cauley, and Jhonattan Vegas are projected to move inside the top 50 in the FedEx Cup standings. J.J. Spaun and Andrew Novak are three shots behind Scheffler, while Jordan Spieth risks dropping out of the top 50 after another 70.
Fleetwood, who has yet to win a PGA Tour title despite his success on big stages worldwide, remains hopeful. "Tomorrow might be my day, it might not, but being there is the most important thing," he said.
Justin Rose, chasing his first PGA Tour victory, birdied the final hole for a 67, ensuring his place in the final pairing for the final round. The stage is set for an enthralling final round, offering another opportunity for Fleetwood to win a PGA Tour title.
Despite the challenging weather conditions, Tommy Fleetwood's golf swing remained steady during his third round at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Later in the day, sports fans could catch Justin Rose playing a round of golf as he prepared for his battle against Fleetwood in the final round.
