Tommy Fleetwood leaves Paul McGinley red-faced before forcing Sky Sports to make apology
Tommy Fleetwood proved that actions speak louder than words on Saturday, leaving Paul McInley embarrassed by his earlier assessment of the Stars play. Tommy Fleetwood proved Paul McInley wrong after draining his opening birdie of the day at the Earth Course on Saturday. The Englishman has been in great form at the DP World Championship this week, but didn’t exactly fire out the blocks on Saturday with McInley critical earlier in Sky Sports coverage about his struggles on the Greens in particular. However, right on Q, Fleetwood would silence any doubts the 58-year-old held about his putting early in the third round of competition. Rolling the ball in from range on the par4 fifth hole to register a birdie. Speaking on commentary as the 34year-old prepared to take the shot, Nick Doerty said, “Tommy, one of the most improved parts of his game. He doesn’t let us down there. He’s irritated by you there, Paul.” having a pop at him for not making any birdies. Tio, which McInley was swift to respond with. Well, I did say if he keeps hitting putts away, he’s been at a matter of time until he will fall. He has burned a few edges today. Yesterday, that wasn’t case maybe the floodgates open. Now, while the puck could have potentially sparked the beginning of an impressive charge at Jira, as Fleetwood seeks to secure the 2.3 million pounds winners prize at the conclusion of Sunday’s action, it wasn’t long before he was left exasperated with his performance. After fluffing a shot from the bunker, the par4 9th, the star was heard shouting, “F asterisk asterisk asterisk sake,” prompting an apology from Sky Sports. Fleetwood remains in the hunt and is in with a great chance of winning with the Englishman currently in the leading pack alongside Raasmus Hodgeguard, Lorie Caner, Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick, Alex Norin, and John Perry. Rory Mroy is also in contention and is only a few shots back regardless of the outcome at the Earth Course. 2025 will undoubtedly be a year etched in the memory for the Southport Born golfer. He clinched his long anticipated first victory on the PGA Tour back in August by winning the tour championship.
