Tommy Fleetwood Wins First PGA Tour Title After 164 Starts

Tommy Fleetwood secured his first PGA Tour win after 164 starts by triumphing at the Tour Championship, which also earned him the 2025 FedEx Cup. Despite numerous near-misses and the longest winless streak with 30 top-five finishes, Fleetwood remained resilient, crediting his family’s support and his mental strength for overcoming repeated disappointments. He expressed regret for not fully enjoying the walk to the 18th green during his victory, as he was focused on completing the job and not getting ahead of himself. Fleetwood humorously lamented that it was "a shame" his long pursuit of a PGA Tour win had ended, noting that he found an odd joy in the chase and hoped to inspire others with his persistence. His journey underscores lessons in embracing failure, maintaining optimism, and never fearing putting oneself in winning positions despite public scrutiny and doubt. Fellow players like Ben An celebrated Fleetwood’s breakthrough, highlighting the camaraderie among those chasing elusive victories on the tour.