Atlanta (August 25, 2025): English golfer Tommy Fleetwood has finally broken through on American soil, winning the Tour Championship at East Lake to claim his first-ever PGA Tour title and the prestigious FedEx Cup.
This historic victory came in Fleetwood’s 164th PGA Tour appearance, making it an emotional and long-awaited moment not just for him but also for golf fans around the world.
Tournament Recap
Fleetwood finished the Tour Championship at 18-under-par.
He carded a final-round 68 to stay ahead of rivals Patrick Cantlay and Russell Henley, who both finished three strokes behind.
With this win, Fleetwood also pocketed the $10 million FedEx Cup prize, the richest reward in golf.
💬 Emotional Reactions
Fleetwood expressed deep gratitude after lifting the trophy:
“This means everything to me. I’ve been close so many times, and finally to do it here, against the best players in the world, is just incredible.”
The golfing world and beyond celebrated his breakthrough:
- Tiger Woods praised his resilience: “Your journey is a reminder that hard work, resilience, and heart do pay off.”
- LeBron James wrote: “Congrats @TommyFleetwood1!!! That first one feeling is something else.”
- Caitlin Clark added: “Awesome. Sports rock.”
Why this win is importan?
Fleetwood had previously been considered one of the best players without a PGA Tour win.
With this victory, he not only secures his first title but also the FedEx Cup crown in the same week.
This milestone is expected to boost his confidence heading into future Majors and the Ryder Cup.