Tommy Fleetwood is preparing to compete in the upcoming Tour Championship, aiming to overcome a series of close finishes on the PGA Tour by claiming his first win. The English golfer expressed that winning the tournament, alongside the FedEx Cup, would be quite a remarkable achievement.
Fleetwood’s Perspective on Securing His First PGA Tour Victory
Speaking at a press conference held at East Lake Golf Club before the Tour Championship, Fleetwood addressed the significance of the event in his career. He highlighted that while he is eager to capture any first victory, winning this particular event would carry special meaning. The confident player discussed his view on the tournament as a prime stage to break through and finally take home a PGA Tour title.
“I’m not going to be picky about which one I choose to have as the first one. This one would be a good one. I think there’s a bunch. I really, really do. Putting emphasis on one is pretty hard. But I think it would be pretty funny if I won this week and then got the FedEx Cup as well. I think that would be funny,” Tommy Fleetwood said.
Analysis of Fleetwood’s PGA Tour Runner-Up Experiences
Although he has yet to win on the PGA Tour, Fleetwood has garnered a reputation for consistently high finishes, including six runner-up placements and six third-place results. His first near-victory was in 2017 at the World Golf Championship–Mexico Championship where he finished solo second. Fleetwood’s second runner-up appearance came at a major event, the 2018 US Open.
In 2019, he achieved two more second-place finishes, at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and the Open Championship. More recently, Fleetwood narrowly missed winning the 2023 RBC Canadian Open following a playoff defeat to Nick Taylor, and tied for second at the 2025 Travelers Championship.
A detailed list of these runner-up finishes includes:
- 2017 World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship: 2nd place (13-under 271)
- 2018 US Open: 2nd place (2-over 282)
- 2019 Zurich Classic of New Orleans: 2nd place (23-under 265)
- 2019 Open Championship: 2nd place (9-under 275)
- 2023 RBC Canadian Open: 2nd place (17-under 271)
- 2025 Travelers Championship: Tied 2nd place (14-under 266)
Maintaining Optimism Despite Past Close Calls
Fleetwood has remained positive throughout his career despite several near misses on the PGA Tour. He emphasized that his current form has been steady, often placing him in strong positions to compete. The Southport native explained that anger is not productive for him, and instead, he focuses on moving forward and maintaining calmness during competition.
For Fleetwood, simply reaching the Tour Championship final playoff event is a significant accomplishment, and he is motivated to continuously create opportunities to win. His belief in eventual success fuels his persistent efforts on the course.