Tommy Fleetwood Conquers the India Championship with a Dazzling Comeback
In a display of exceptional play, Tommy Fleetwood capped off his best season to date with a resounding victory at the India Championship. The English golfer, fueled by an impressive streak of birdies, secured the title with a score of 7 under par (65) and a two-stroke lead over Keita Nakajima. Fleetwood, who had already celebrated success in the FedEx Cup and the Ryder Cup, added a new achievement to his brilliant year. This victory represents his first triumph on the European circuit of the season and the eighth of his career. Nakajima, who began the final round with a two-stroke lead, maintained a bogey-free game. However, he couldn’t match Fleetwood’s pace, who with a series of four consecutive birdies starting from the 7th hole, transformed a deficit into a two-stroke lead.The victory has a special meaning for Fleetwood, as it allows him to be eligible for the final two events of the European season, the Abu Dhabi Championship and the Tour Championship in Dubai. His performance catapulted him from 94th to 25th in the Race to Dubai. An emotional moment for Fleetwood was the celebration with his 8-year-old son Frankie, who ran to greet him on the 18th hole green. The golfer revealed that his son had expressed his desire to see him win a tournament where they could celebrate together. Nakajima, despite his effort, had difficulties with accuracy in his tee shots, which prevented him from getting closer to Fleetwood in the final stretch. He achieved a 69 and climbed positions among the European players with options for PGA Tour cards. Shane Lowry (68), Thriston Lawrence (65), and Alex Fitzpatrick (67) shared third place with a total of 270 strokes. Rory McIlroy, in his first participation in India, finished in 26th place, 11 strokes behind the leader, after closing with a birdie and a card of 71.I feel that, despite all the good that has happened this year, some things have disappointed me. Another victory feels great.
Tommy Fleetwood
