Tommy Fleetwood Misses First PGA Tour Win in Travelers Championship Playoff

Tommy Fleetwood entered the final round of the Travelers Championship with a three-shot lead, aiming for his first PGA Tour victory after 42 top-10 finishes without a win, the most since 1983. Despite a strong start and a bogey-free 63 in the third round, Fleetwood faltered with bogeys on the 16th and 18th holes, missing a crucial six-foot putt for par and a playoff, ultimately finishing tied for second. US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley capitalized on Fleetwood's mistakes, sinking a nerveless birdie on the 18th to claim the title and spark celebrations among the crowd. Fleetwood expressed frustration with his final-round decisions but acknowledged the need to learn from the experience, highlighting his consistent performance and career achievements on both the PGA and DP World Tours. Other notable players included Russell Henley, who tied with Fleetwood at 14 under, and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, who finished in a share of sixth place. The tournament featured challenging conditions and withdrawals, such as Viktor Hovland’s exit due to a neck injury.