"Tommy Fleetwood Ready to Showcase Skills at FedEx St. Jude Championship, Eager to Impress PGA Tour Skeptics with His Presence"
In a thrilling turn of events at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Tommy Fleetwood found himself in a commanding position to end an unwanted PGA Tour record. With two rounds of exceptional play, Fleetwood had shot 63 and 64, giving him a two-stroke lead heading into the final round [1][2][4].
Fleetwood, currently ranked World No.15, has been a consistent performer on the PGA Tour, with 29 top-5 finishes, six runner-up, and six third-place results [1][2]. Despite his impressive career earnings of over $31 million, Fleetwood has yet to secure a title on the PGA Tour, a record he shares with a select few [1][2].
The English golfer has had his fair share of close calls, most recently at the Travelers Championship where he finished as a close runner-up [3]. At the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Fleetwood started the final round with a one-shot lead, offering a glimmer of hope that his maiden PGA Tour win might soon be a reality [3].
However, a clumsy bogey on the 72nd hole cost Fleetwood the victory, as Keegan Bradley snatched the title. Despite the setback, Fleetwood remains optimistic about his chances, stating, "I practice so hard at my game, and I work so hard. I enjoy being out here for days like this, going into tomorrow" [5].
Fleetwood's tee time at TPC Southwind is 12:40pm local time (6:40pm BST), where he will be teeing off alongside Justin Rose, who is a shot back on 13-under-par. Scottie Scheffler, World No.1 and four-time Major winner, is directly behind Fleetwood and Rose [6].
Fleetwood believes that the more he puts himself in such positions, the more chance there is of a win. His statement suggests that he is not deterred by his past failures and is looking forward to the opportunities to chase his dreams. If successful, Fleetwood would end a PGA Tour record by securing his first US title at the 162nd attempt [7].
Justin Rose is also aiming to lock down a spot in Luke Donald's Team Europe roster for the Ryder Cup. With both golfers vying for victory at TPC Southwind, the stage is set for an exciting finish [8]. Fleetwood feels he could easily rock up to the BMW Championship next week and put himself in position once more. The world will be watching as Tommy Fleetwood seeks to break his PGA Tour record and secure his long-awaited first US title.
References: 1. ESPN 2. Golf Digest 3. Golfweek 4. Sports Illustrated 5. Golf Channel 6. PGA Tour 7. Golf Monthly 8. BBC Sport
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