In the world of golf, every victory is celebrated, but that of a debutant always has a special flavor, especially when it comes after multiple failed attempts. Tommy Fleetwood, from England, achieved his first victory on the PGA Tour at the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club. Fleetwood, in his 164th appearance on the circuit, proved his worth with a final round of 68 strokes, two under par, to finish with a total of 18 under par. He beat Russell Henley and Patrick Cantlay by three strokes. Before this triumph, Fleetwood had been close to victory on several occasions on American soil, accumulating six second places and a dozen top-three finishes. According to data, Fleetwood, with 30 top-5 finishes, was the golfer with the most top-five finishes without winning on the PGA Tour in the last 100 years. His 44 top-10 finishes were the second-highest figure in the same period.
Fleetwood’s victory was celebrated by golf figures and other personalities. Here are some of the most notable reactions on social media:I think I’m proud of what I’ve done before. Whether I’ve won or not, I’ve always been proud of my career so far, knowing that I still have a long way to go and a lot to learn.
Tommy Fleetwood
Great sports stars
Tiger Woods, winner of 15 majors and with 82 PGA Tour victories, valued the path taken by Fleetwood. LeBron James, star of the Los Angeles Lakers and golf enthusiast, also followed the tournament with interest. WNBA star Caitlin Clark also expressed her joy.
