NEW DELHI – Tommy Fleetwood continues his excellent season finale by leading the DP World Tour Golf Championship in India, after an outstanding round of 64 strokes, eight under par, which gives him a one-stroke lead at the halfway point of the tournament. Fleetwood, who recently earned his first PGA Tour title by winning the Tour Championship and stood out as the top points scorer in the Ryder Cup, is currently ranked number 5 in the world ranking. The English golfer demonstrated his skill at the Delhi Golf Club, considered one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in India, with eight birdies and no bogeys in his second round, reaching a total of 12 under par. Shane Lowry and Brian Harman, both former Open champions, are in second place, one stroke behind.
Fleetwood highlighted the difficulty of the course, describing it as a test of patience, where strategy and precision are key to success. Ben Griffin, also present at the Ryder Cup, is in seventh place, four strokes behind the leader. Rory McIlroy, who chose not to use his driver, managed to recover from some consecutive bogeys with birdies on the last holes, finishing with a round of 69 strokes and a total of 6 under par, tied with Viktor Hovland. McIlroy, after finishing the round, was congratulated by Sachin Tendulkar, an Indian cricket legend and a special guest at the tournament.The Delhi Golf Club field is a unique challenge for all of us.
Tommy Fleetwood
McIlroy confirmed that he will maintain his strategy, prioritizing precision over distance in his shots.I need a good start tomorrow.
Rory McIlroy
