Fleetwood wins tour championship, sealing maiden PGA Tour title and FedEx Cup crown

Tommy Fleetwood has finally ended years of near misses by winning both his first PGA Tour title and the FedExCup in one remarkable weekend. The Englishman triumphed at the Tour Championship in Atlanta, producing a composed and resilient display that secured him a three-shot victory and one of the sport’s most coveted prizes.

Fleetwood, 34, had endured a string of painful runner-up finishes in the United States, often being tipped as the best player yet to win on the PGA Tour. That label was erased in emphatic fashion as he lifted two trophies on the same day – the Tour Championship title and the season-long FedExCup.

Former major champion and Sky Sports analyst Rich Beem praised the breakthrough as “the moment everything changes” for Fleetwood. “It was never a question of if, but when,” Beem said. “He has played brilliantly all year and now he has the silverware to prove it.”

The road to victory was not straightforward. Fleetwood had faltered earlier this season at both the Travelers Championship and the FedEx St Jude Championship, where slow starts cost him dearly. This time, at East Lake, he seized control early, birdieing the second hole to settle his nerves. Even when he dropped a shot at the fifth, he responded calmly, regaining momentum with steady play through the middle of the round.

His duel with Patrick Cantlay, who finished tied second, highlighted Fleetwood’s new-found composure. At the 12th hole, he holed a crucial putt before capitalising on Cantlay’s mistake at the next. From there, Fleetwood never looked back. He leaned heavily on his putter throughout the week, showcasing a confidence that had been missing in previous near-misses.

The win capped a season of extraordinary consistency. Fleetwood had already banked multiple top-10 finishes but needed this victory to silence questions over his ability to close out tournaments. “He wasn’t perfect, but he was strong enough, tough enough and he deserved it,” Beem reflected.

Fleetwood himself admitted to feeling a “mixture of relief and joy” after the final putt dropped. “Hopefully I can win many more,” he told Sky Sports. “This is a special moment for me and my family, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me.”

The triumph also boosts Fleetwood’s major championship prospects. Augusta, with its demand for precision ball-striking, has long been considered an ideal fit for his game. The PGA Championship, wherever it is staged, now also looks well within reach. Fleetwood has made no secret of his desire to lift the Claret Jug at The Open, while next year’s US Open at Shinnecock Hills could prove significant. In 2018, Fleetwood shot a stunning final-round 63 there, narrowly missing out on the title.

According to Beem, this victory could spark a cascade of success. “Once the first one comes, the rest will follow,” he said. “I don’t think there’s a golf course in the world he can’t handle. He’s just getting started.”

For Fleetwood, the milestone represents more than financial reward – although the FedExCup’s $25 million prize fund ensures this is his biggest payday by far. It symbolises the culmination of a decade-long pursuit of glory across the Atlantic and serves as proof that persistence pays.

As the celebrations continue, one thing is clear: Tommy Fleetwood is no longer just one of golf’s nearly men. He is a FedExCup champion, a Tour winner, and a player whose future majors may finally match the scale of his talent.