For anyone who had questioned Tommy Fleetwood’s ability to close out tournaments under pressure, Sunday in New Delhi provided a decisive answer.
The English golfer’s latest triumph on the DP World Tour has firmly stamped his authority and silenced any lingering doubts.
By firing an impressive final-round 65, Fleetwood overcame a two-shot deficit to claim victory, adding another trophy to his collection just two months after earning his first PGA Tour win.
In between, he also played a pivotal role in Europe’s Ryder Cup success, making it clear that his form is peaking at exactly the right time.
Late-Season Form Sparks Optimism for Major Success
Fleetwood, currently ranked world No. 5, now faces the challenge of translating this hot streak into a breakthrough at golf’s biggest events.
With momentum clearly on his side, the signs are encouraging as he continues to tick off items from his personal goals list.
One goal, in particular, was deeply personal: winning a tournament in front of his youngest son, Frankie, aged 8.
The little boy had pointed out that Fleetwood had never celebrated a win on the 18th green with him present—a detail Fleetwood kept in mind throughout the week.
A Victory with Family Meaning
“Another win feels great,” Fleetwood admitted. “We were at home last week, driving the buggy and playing golf together, and he just said randomly, ‘Do you know what you’ve never done? You’ve never won a tournament and then I’ve been able to run onto the 18th green.’”
Fleetwood explained that he carried that thought with him all day. “I had that written down all week.
There are going to be many more times where I hopefully get the chance to do that, but all day today I had it in my mind. It’s just one of those little things.
It means so much to me, and that was really cool.”
Fleetwood’s Brilliant Finish Seals the Win
Starting the day two shots behind Japan’s Keita Nakajima, Fleetwood caught fire with five birdies in seven holes from the fourth.
Despite Nakajima’s steady, bogey-free 69, Fleetwood’s flawless putting propelled him to 22 under par for the week, clinching a two-stroke victory.
Shane Lowry tied for third, while Rory McIlroy finished down in 26th, highlighting just how impressive Fleetwood’s final round was.
Momentum Building for the Season’s End
With eight DP World Tour titles now to his name, Fleetwood is entering the closing stages of the season with unstoppable confidence.
If this recent form continues, a long-awaited major breakthrough could be just around the corner, and fans will be watching closely to see how he carries this momentum into the new year.