Tommy Fleetwood is turning heads at the Ryder Cup, but not just for his impressive golf skills. Fans have been heckling him about the age gap between him and his wife, Clare. He’s 34 and Clare is 57, making her 23 years his senior. This age difference is nothing new to them, and they’ve often addressed it with grace and humour.
During the opening at Bethpage Black, some cheeky supporters tried to distract Fleetwood by commenting, “Your wife looks like my grandmother!” But did it affect him? Not a bit! Fleetwood and his teammate Rory McIlroy looked unfazed, sharing smiles and a tight hug on the first tee. Their performance backed up their mood—they started strong with a one-up lead thanks to a stunning birdie.
The couple’s love story began with business. Clare initially reached out to Fleetwood regarding a potential collaboration, eventually managing his career. Despite her initial concerns about their age gap, Fleetwood’s persistence paid off, and they tied the knot in 2017. They’ve since built a loving family, with Fleetwood playing a devoted stepfather to Clare’s two children before the couple welcomed their own son, Frankie.
For Fleetwood, age is just a number. He’s shared openly about being close with his family, cherishing the bond he has with his three children. “We’re unbelievably close,” he said on a Barstool Sports podcast, brushing off any judgment. And while they may not be your “typical” couple, they’re happy and thriving, especially when together.
Clare, a passionate Manchester City fan, brings her own flair to these events with a touch of northwest football spirit, proving yet again that their partnership is anything but ordinary.
Show some support for Tommy and Clare as they continue to break the mould and set new standards of love—both on and off the golf course! 🏌️♂️❤️