Tommy Fleetwood Triumphs in India, Fulfills Son’s DP World Tour Dream
Tommy Fleetwood celebrated a significant victory at the DP World Tour event held in India. He entered the final round in second place, trailing Japan’s Keita Nakajima by two strokes.
Surprising Competitors and Late Rally
New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier, ranked 218th globally, made a remarkable surge. He briefly led the tournament by reaching seven under par during his round. However, he faltered with a double bogey on the 14th hole, which ultimately cost him the lead.
Nakajima struggled to replicate his impressive third-round score of 65, finishing in second place. This marked his third runner-up position on the DP World Tour.
Fleetwood’s Impressive Performance
Fleetwood’s performance featured a striking recovery after a challenging third round. He executed four consecutive birdies from the seventh to the tenth hole. He further solidified his lead with birdies on the 14th and 17th.
- Started final round in second place
- Four consecutive birdies from 7th to 10th
- Comfortable two-shot advantage going into the final hole
Season Highlights and Future Prospects
This victory guarantees Fleetwood a place in the season-ending tournaments. It also highlights a successful period for him, including his contribution to Europe’s Ryder Cup victory in New York.
Reflecting on his recent form, Fleetwood stated, “There’s been plenty of times when things haven’t gone my way, but the last two tournaments I have been in contention in I have won.” This triumph adds to a season where he achieved eight top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour.
Other Notable Performances
Fellow English golfer Alex Fitzpatrick ended the tournament with a birdie, achieving his third consecutive round of 67. He finished tied for third place with Ireland’s Shane Lowry at 18 under par.
Viktor Hovland capped off his week impressively, sharing fourth place at 17 under after chipping in for an eagle on the final hole. Rory McIlroy concluded the tournament tied for 25th position at 11 under par.
