Tommy Fleetwood showcased his exceptional golfing skills during the second round of the tournament in India, maintaining a commanding lead at 12-under par. Fleetwood climbed to fifth in the world as a result of his fine play. He drained eight birdies and no bogeys, proving once and for all that he’s the man to beat. He just won the Tour Championship, winning his first-ever PGA Tour event. As the FedEx Cup champion, he took home a cool $10 million in addition to the trophy!
Fleetwood’s incredible surge has rightfully drawn most of the attention and focus. He’s continuing that wave of energy from a very successful Ryder Cup, where he placed first for total points in the Ryder Cup for Team Europe. With an eye towards the weekend feature races as confident as he’s ever been from behind the wheel. He’s confident he can do his best playing with fellow competitor Shane Lowry.
“I feel like if I’m playing with Shane for the next two days, I’ll be doing something right probably.” – Tommy Fleetwood
Shane Lowry and Brian Harman are tied for second place, four shots behind Fleetwood. They have both demonstrated consistent play throughout the tournament, positioning themselves as strong challengers. World No. 2 Rory McIlroy, who shot a second-round 68, played well again. He completed this milestone in dramatic fashion, making birdies on four of his final six holes. McIlroy has his work cut out for him now, as he begins Saturday even with Viktor Hovland at 6-under par.
After playing the front nine even, McIlroy struggled early on his round with a pair of bogeys on his back nine. Even after his campaign suffered this loss, he took the momentum of a late campaign surge. Now, he’s obviously looking to climb the leaderboard over the last three rounds. Hovland’s consistent golf has in turn had him in striking distance of the leaders.
Ben Griffin, another rookie American from the Ryder Cup, is tied for seventh at 8-under par. His performance has been truly commendable, his potential shining through as he continues to learn and grow from experience on this glorious stage.
In a rare light moment at the tournament, McIlroy had the opportunity to meet cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. That’s exactly what went down at the 2023 DP World Tour Championship. Reflecting on their meeting, McIlroy expressed excitement about their time together:
“Looking forward to spending some time together.” – Rory McIlroy
As the tournament moves forward, all eyes will be on Fleetwood. His fans can’t wait to find out if he will be able to maintain his lead and win another race. After great performances from Lowry and McIlroy, the stage is set for a thrilling finish in India.
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