Tommy Fleetwood hopes he can break the curse of his winless run after a recent surge that has rekindled his hope. The 34-year-old has been chasing his first PGA Tour win for years, coming close on numerous occasions but ultimately falling short. However, after a brilliant start at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, this might finally be Fleetwood’s moment.
Fleetwood In Impressive Form At FedEx St. Jude Championship
Fleetwood has been in impressive form so far at TPC Southwind. The Englishman opened the tournament with a stunning 63 in the first round and shot a six-under 64 in the second round to build a lead after starting with three birdies in four holes, then making four straight birdies from holes 13 to 16. He kept the ship steady through the middle of his round, parring every hole except the 18th, giving him a four-shot lead at 13 under par going into the weekend.
The 34-year-old has endured many near misses in the past. He has 42 top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour but has yet to record a single win. Fleetwood is widely regarded by many as the best player never to have won on the PGA Tour. Earlier this year, he led after three rounds at the Travelers Championship but was caught and passed by Keegan Bradley on the final day.
“It’s not easy, really. I just happened to have played really well. When you shoot two good scores, it’s easy to say things have been going really well, but I think for the most part, I’ve been very good off the tee. My iron play has been solid, and I’ve rolled the ball well.
‘Maybe This Week Will Be The Week:” Fleetwood Optimistic On Chances of Winning
Fleetwood has won seven times on the European Tour and played a key role in Europe’s dominant Ryder Cup win over the USA in Rome. He has been one of the most consistent players on the PGA Tour this season, regularly finishing in the top 10. The only thing currently missing is that elusive win.
All eyes are on TPC Southwind, where Fleetwood stands on the brink of the victory he has been chasing for so long. Fans and pundits will be waiting to see if he will finally end his curse. Fleetwood himself remains optimistic about his chances of winning and says he’s happy to be in contention.
“Happy to put myself in with a chance over the weekend,” he said. “This is exactly where you want to be and keep testing yourself. It hasn’t happened for me yet on the PGA Tour, but I would much rather be up there and not quite getting it than not be there at all. Who knows, maybe this week is the week. We’ll see and we’ll crack on from there.”
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