Tommy Fleetwood Aiming for Glory as Pressure Builds in India

Tommy Fleetwood is hoping to win the DP World Tour’s India Championship as he continues his impressive form in 2025. The 34-year-old won his first-ever PGA Tour title at the Tour Championship in August and was then part of Team Europe as they defeated the United States at Bethpage Black to win their first away Ryder Cup in 13 years. Now, he is looking to finish the season on a high with another victory, this time in India.

Fleetwood Abandons Driver To Deal With Delhi Golf Club Conditions

Fleetwood currently leads the tournament at the halfway stage after shooting a brilliant eight-under-par 64 on Friday. His round included five birdies in a row between holes 11 and 15, showing the confidence and control that have defined his year. It was a performance that underlined why he is regarded as one of Europe’s most consistent and composed players.

“I hit it in the fairway a lot today and from there just gave myself the chance to hit some nice irons in and putted well as well for the second day in a row,” Fleetwood said after his round. “It’s easy to talk about how many things you did well when you shot eight under, but just a really good round of golf.”

Fleetwood also admitted that the conditions at the Delhi Golf Club were not easy, but he enjoyed the challenge. Just like Rory McIlroy, Fleetwood has also completely abandoned his driver during the first two days.

“It’s just such a unique challenge for all of us. I haven’t hit more than a 5-wood. The one hole where I’d hit more is 18, but you get to that and you’re like, ‘well, I haven’t hit one, and I don’t really feel that comfortable with it.’”

Fleetwood Eyes Another Championship Win

Fleetwood is making his first appearance in India in nearly a decade. The 34-year-old is slightly ahead of experienced players like Shane Lowry, Brian Harman, and Keita Nakajima, all of whom are capable of turning the leaderboard around quickly. Fleetwood knows that maintaining his lead will require him to be at his best with just two rounds remaining.

The Englishman has been in superb form this year. He won the Tour Championship after several near misses in big events over the past few seasons. That victory finally gave him the PGA Tour title that had eluded him for years and validated the hard work he had put in to refine his game. That momentum carried into the Ryder Cup, where Fleetwood played a key role in Europe’s dramatic victory at Bethpage Black. Now, Fleetwood’s focus is on capturing another trophy and building momentum heading into 2026.