Delayed Not Denied: Tommy Fleetwood Grabs First PGA Tour Victory

The 2025 FedExCup playoffs officially came to an end over the weekend, after a hard fought Tour Championship by next level golfers. One in particular, Tommy Fleetwood who peaked at the right time and walked away victorious. Yet this win was much bigger than the eye could decipher, and meant the world to the Englishman and company. After 163 PGA TOUR events, 30 top-five finishes and a half-dozen runners-up, Fleetwood could finally call himself a PGA TOUR winner. There is no better storybook ending to a season like this for Fleetwood, now having the chance to see his name in talks of the best. 

History Delayed Never Denied

Now through 163 career Tour events, it is understandable that Fleetwood would have frustrations and questions. Many in the sport play continuous events without a victory, and continue to put their best foot forward. Exactly what the veteran placed into his mind, the desirable next tournament and moment mentality. Having done so, resulted in the very chance to walk away a FedExCup Champion. 

“I think it’s easy for anybody to say that they are resilient, that they bounce back, that they have fight,” Fleetwood said. “It’s different when you actually have to prove it.”

Proving his desire to not only the field of competitors but himself, proved to be the extra push he needed. Fighting off those like Scotty Scheffler, and Russel Henley, the competition was as intense as anyone could imagine. The many heartbreaks and long tournaments resulting in close finishes, is what ultimately prepped the 34-year-old for his big time moment. 

“You have to deal with those little demons that are in the back of your mind, and doubt creeps in,” Fleetwood said. “You remember what you got wrong, don’t want to get it wrong again, and you have to force yourself to think of the positives.”