Tommy Fleetwood finally broke his PGA Tour duck by winning the Tour Championship and what a victory it was! After 163 attempts, Fleetwood claimed the coveted title with a superb three-stroke lead over Patrick Cantlay at East Lake Golf Club. His win pocketed him a handsome £7.4 million, yet, surprisingly, that’s a whopping £11 million less than what last year’s winner, Scottie Scheffler, took home!
The reason for the difference? Changes to the prize money distribution shook things up this year. While last year’s champ Scheffler collected a staggering £18.5 million, this season saw a shift. The prize fund was split across multiple stages, so Fleetwood’s slice of the pie was a bit smaller, despite his stellar performance.
Fleetwood’s been the epitome of persistence on the Tour, known for his consistency, but victory had eluded him until now. Earlier this month, he had a bittersweet finish at the FedEx St. Jude Championship after losing a two-shot lead and ending third. But this weekend, everything fell into place for the Englishman.
Despite the reduced paycheck, Fleetwood was over the moon, clearly emotional as he thanked the fans for their unwavering support. “I’m so lucky with the support I get – it’s so special,” he said.
Meanwhile, Scheffler continues his golden streak, finishing joint fourth at the Tour Championship and adding more to his prize earnings. But this time, it’s Fleetwood stealing the spotlight, showing that patience truly pays off.
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