Tommy Fleetwood Leads FedExCup Playoffs Opener by Four Shots

Tommy Fleetwood is leading the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the opening event of the FedEx Cup playoffs, with a strong second-round 64 that included a closing stretch of four straight birdies, placing him at 13-under par and four shots ahead of his closest competitors. Fleetwood, who recently surged from No. 110 to No. 52 in the FedEx Cup standings after winning the 3M Open, is seeking his first PGA Tour victory and is confident in his overall game, particularly his tee shots, iron play, and putting. The tournament experienced weather delays due to heavy rain, suspending play with 21 golfers, including Shane Lowry, still on the course. Notable players like Collin Morikawa, Akshay Bhatia, Justin Rose, and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler remain in contention but trail Fleetwood. Players are focusing on securing a spot in the top 50 to advance to the BMW Championship and gain entry to next year's signature $20 million events. Fleetwood expressed his preference for competing at the top rather than missing out, highlighting his readiness to capitalize on this opportunity.