Golf

Tommy Fleetwood’s long-awaited PGA Tour win is one of the feelgood golf stories of the year

One of the few universally popular sports stars, his first win in 164 PGA Tour attempts was one to remember

Tommy Fleetwood of England lifts the FedEx Cup trophy at East Lake. Photograph: Erik S Lesser/EPA
Tommy Fleetwood of England lifts the FedEx Cup trophy at East Lake. Photograph: Erik S Lesser/EPA
Sean Ingle
Mon Aug 25 2025 - 21:13 • 4 MIN READ

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