Tommy Fleetwood Ends 164-Tournament Winless Streak at PGA Tour Championship

Tommy Fleetwood secured his first PGA Tour victory at the 2025 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, ending a 164-start winless streak and capturing the FedEx Cup with a three-stroke lead. Fleetwood's win was highlighted by a decisive moment on the par-3 15th hole, where his competitors Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley faltered. The elimination of the controversial 'starting strokes' system, which previously gave players head starts based on FedEx Cup standings, arguably benefited Fleetwood, as under the old system World No. 1 Scheffler would have won with a larger prize of $18 million compared to Fleetwood's $10 million. Fleetwood has also defended the PGA Tour's decision to allow preferred lies on the muddy East Lake course, emphasizing fairness over difficulty in adverse conditions. His victory has solidified his place on the European Ryder Cup team and sparked discussions about potential U.S. team selections. The win has been met with widespread acclaim across the sports world, celebrating Fleetwood's perseverance and breakthrough.