Witness the heartwarming moment as Tommy Fleetwood seals his eighth European tour title at the DP World India Championship. Fleetwood’s victory not only secured his spot in the season-ending tournaments but also fulfilled his eight-year-old son Frankie’s dream of running onto the 18th green.
Starting the final round in second place, Fleetwood’s putter came alive with a run of four consecutive birdies. Despite a strong performance from Keita Nakajima and a surprise lead by Daniel Hillier, Fleetwood’s consistent play earned him a two-shot victory.
Join us as we relive the highlights of this emotional win, including Fleetwood’s star turn in Europe’s Ryder Cup victory and his remarkable season with eight top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour.
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Imagine the thrill of not just clinching a hard-fought victory on the golf course, but making a little boy’s dream come true in the process. Now, that’s what Tommy Fleetwood accomplished at the DP World India Championship. But here’s where it gets truly heartwarming. This wasn’t just about the trophy. It was about a special moment with his son Frankie that had been missing from his past wins. Stick around as we dive into the details of Fleetwood’s triumph and you’ll see why this story resonates on and off the fairway. DP World India Championship final round leaderboard. 22. Tommy Fleetwood, England. 20. Kada Nakajima, Japan. 18. Alex Fitzpatrick, England. Shane Lowry, Ireland. Thirstston Lawrence, South Africa. 17. Victor Havland, Norway. Joest Luton, Netherlands. Jaden Schaper, South Africa. Selected others. 16. Daniel Hillier, New Zealand. 15. Bernhard Schmidt, England. 14. Daniel Bradberry, England. 13. Andy Sullivan, England. Ben Robinson Thompson, England. 11. Rory Mroy, Northern Ireland. Full leaderboard. https colon. www.bc.com/ bbc.com/golf. Tommy Fleetwood turned a challenging tournament into a magical family affair by claiming his eighth victory on the European tour. A twoshot win at the DP World India Championship with a stellar final round of seven underpar 65. He wrapped up at an impressive 22 underpar at Delhi Golf Club. In a touching postround chat, the RDER Cup standout revealed that his 8-year-old son Frankie had never gotten to sprint onto the 18th green for a celebratory hug after a win before. And this is the part most people miss. Fleetwood made it his mission to change that, keeping his focus sharp throughout the day to ensure Frankie could join him in that special moment. Frankie wasn’t there for Fleetwood’s first PGA Tour win back in August. webw.bc.com/sportgolf articles cx2xdhwev4 no and he was too young for his dad’s previous DPWorld Tour triumph in January 2024 https www.bbc.com/sportgolf6796586 bbc.com/sportgolf6796586. I was thinking about that all day. Could I put myself in a spot to make this happen? The 34year-old shared, beaming after their on green embrace. It’s one of those simple joys that means the world to me. That’s exactly what I aimed for today, and I hope we’ll have plenty more chances like this in the future. For beginners wondering what this all means, the PGA Tour is golf’s premier professional circuit in the US. While the DP World Tour, formerly European Tour, focuses on global events outside the US majors. Wins here boost a player’s status and earnings. Fleetwood kicked off the final round in second place, trailing Japan’s Kada Nakajima by two strokes. Then New Zealander Daniel Hillier, ranked a modest 218th worldwide, stole the show with a surprising surge to seven under for his round, grabbing the lead. But a double bogey, that’s two strokes overpar on a hole, often due to a tough shot or mistake on the 14th derailed him, and he couldn’t recover. Nakajima, who had dazzled with a 65 in the third round. https/bc.com/golf articles/c24 ln9 GMNV60 struggled to keep the momentum and ended up in second place for the third time on the DP World Tour. Yet, Fleetwood, whose pudding had faltered in Saturday’s frustrating third round, ignited a hot streak. four straight birdies, one underpar per hole from the seventh to the 10th, plus more birdies on 14 and 17. This gave him a comfortable two-shot cushion heading to the last hole. His victory not only locked in a spot for the season ending tournaments, but also capped a hot streak that included starring in Europe’s Rder Cup victory over the US in New York. I’ve had my share of tough times, but winning these last two events where I was in the mix is starting to balance things out. Fleetwood noted, reflecting on a standout season with eight top 10 finishes on the PGA Tour. For those new to golf, the RDER Cup is an iconic team event pitting Europe against the US, and performing well there can elevate a player’s legacy. Meanwhile, fellow Englishman Alex Fitzpatrick clinched a birdie on the final hole to post a consistent 67, tying for third at 18 under alongside Ireland’s Shane Lowry. Victor Havland, the rising Norwegian star, ended strongly with an eagle two under par chip in on the last, leaping to 17 under and a fourth place share. And Rory Mroy, the four-time major winner, tied for 25th at 11 under. Certainly not his best, but a reminder that even legends have off days. But here’s where it gets controversial. Is Fleetwood’s focus on family moments a sign of brilliance or a potential distraction in high pressure golf? Some might argue that prioritizing emotional milestones could sharpen mental resilience, like how athletes often use personal motivators to stay grounded. Others might counter that it risks taking the edge off peak performance in cutthroat competitions. What do you think? Should progolfers weave family into their game strategies or keep personal life separate to maintain that killer instinct? Does this story make you rethink how we balance career triumphs with life off the course? We’d love to hear your take. Agree, disagree, or share a similar experience in the comments below.
