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Main Event: Tommy Fleetwood Wins the PGA Tour Championship
Winner: Tommy Fleetwood (England)
Prize: $10 million
Significance: His first PGA Tour win in 164 starts.
How he won: He held a lead going into the back nine on Sunday, overcame an early setback (bogey on 10th while Cantlay birdied), and then extended his lead with birdies on 12th and 13th.He finished with three pars to secure the victory.
Key Players & Their Performances:
Scottie Scheffler: Was dominant throughout the season but faltered at the 15th hole (hit into the water, double bogey) effectively ending his chances. He acknowledged he could have been sharper. Patrick Cantlay: Made a move early but struggled with consistency (birdies followed by bogeys).Finished solid but didn’t mount a serious challenge at the end.
Keegan Bradley: also had a run but found the water at the 15th, derailing his attempt.
Denny Henley: Couldn’t make a significant charge.
Rory McIlroy: Finished at -6 earlier in the day and expressed hope for Fleetwood, believing it was only a matter of time before he won.
Fleetwood’s Background & Story:
Reputation: Known as a talented and amiable player who consistently finishes near the top but rarely wins.
Major Championships: Has multiple top-5 finishes in all four majors since 2017.
Ryder Cup: Successful in the Ryder cup, especially his partnership with Francesco Molinari in 2018 and scoring the winning point in 2023.
Recent Heartbreak: Experienced late-round collapses at the FedEx St. Jude Championship and Travelers Championship.
Context & Significance:
Tour Championship Format: This year’s Tour Championship had no starting strokes or points compilations – a straight win-and-you’re-done format.
PGA Tour Recovery: the season is seen as a success for the PGA Tour, helping it regain ratings and competitiveness after recent struggles.
Next Up: The Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
Celebrity Support: Caitlin clark and LeBron James were noted as fans cheering for Fleetwood on Twitter.