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Tommy Fleetwood names the golfer he thinks has been the greatest over the last 15 years

Originally posted on HITC | By Guadalupe Carniel | Last updated Nov 14, 2025 11:37 AM ET

Tommy Fleetwood has firmly established himself as one of the best golfers in the world over the past 12 months or so.

He’s had an impressive year, starting with his first PGA Tour win at the Tour Championship in August. He was then part of Europe’s Ryder Cup win at Bethpage Black and followed that up with a DP World Tour victory in India just two months later.

Fleetwood closed out 2024 with three more wins and played well into early 2025, making a good run in Dubai to wrap up his season. He opened play at Jumeirah Golf Estates with a seven-under 65, his lowest round ever at this event.

Fleetwood makes a surprising call about who he considers golf’s top player

Scheffler had just come off back-to-back wins on the PGA Tour when he beat Hovland in extra holes to win the DP World Championship. The Norwegian still took home Player of the Year honours after six worldwide victories over 12 months, but Fleetwood’s answer was interesting.

The discussion between Scheffler and Hovland isn’t likely to end anytime soon. Statistically, it leans towards Scheffler right now, especially after another strong stretch before heading into Dubai, while Hovland has cooled off since late last season.

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Their careers are still young enough that this conversation might look very different in five years’ time. But for now, there aren’t many wrong answers if you’re picking between them.

Fleetwood names McIlroy as the top player of his era

McIlroy has long been regarded as one of golf’s all-time greats, but his place in history was cemented this year when he became just the sixth man to win the career Grand Slam.

His 2025 season couldn’t have gone much better. Three PGA Tour wins, including a dramatic Masters victory in April, and another title at the Irish Open in September have only added to his legacy.

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The next challenge for McIlroy will be sustaining that drive over the coming years. If he can stay motivated, there’s little doubt he’ll go down as one of the very best ever to play the game. Fleetwood spoke about McIlroy ahead of the Race To Dubai finale during a DP World Tour production.

Shane Lowry and Justin Rose weigh in on Rory McIlroy’s place in golf history

Rory McIlroy’s 2025 Masters victory didn’t just complete his career Grand Slam; it also reignited the conversation about his standing among the game’s all-time greats.

Shane Lowry, a close friend of McIlroy’s, believes that this latest milestone puts him on par with Seve Ballesteros.

“I think he’s one of the greatest golfers of all time. He’s won every big tournament there is to win,” said Lowry. “He’s obviously won the Grand Slam now, I think he’s right up there with Seve.” Justin Rose shared a similar sentiment, highlighting what sets McIlroy apart in European golf.

“There were only five players before him who won the career Grand Slam,” Rose said. “For me, that’s what it’s all about. It is the ultimate achievement in our sport, so that puts him top of the tree in my mind in European golf.”

The respect for McIlroy among his peers is well-earned. Over a 15-year professional career, he has accumulated 29 PGA Tour victories and 20 DP World Tour wins, including five major championships.

Add to that six Ryder Cup wins with Team Europe and a resume few can match. And as Fleetwood noted earlier this week, there’s still plenty more to come from Rory before his playing days are over.

This article first appeared on HITC and was syndicated with permission.

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