I can't believe there's ever been such a lighthearted episode. I'll miss it now
Aug 26, 2025
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The word 'Lord of nothing' should no longer be used on Tommy Fleetwood. It's not just a competition, but it's because it blew away that sadness by winning the Tour Championship, the best tournament to finish the season.
Fleetwood won the PGA Tour Playoff final Tour Championship, which ended on the 25th (Korea time), with a total of 18 under par in the fourth round. With this one-shot victory, he got $10 million in prize money. He also enjoyed his first PGA Tour victory in 164 attempts. It was a tremendous day of wealth and honor at the same time.
With six runners-up and 30 top-five finishes, he is now able to shake off the title that seems good but does not seem to be the most prize-winning player. If there is a chance to win every tournament, you don't have to take uncomfortable questions from 'first win'. What does this victory mean to Fleetwood.
-For the third time this season alone, he has already reached the final round with a 54-hole lead on the PGA Tour, but he had previously admitted that he was disappointed to finish. What did East Lake do differently today?
▶I think it's something you keep learning. I remember two times this year, and I've had that situation several times before. To be honest, this wasn't the most comfortable. As such experiences are accumulated, of course, many thoughts pass by.
But I feel that I have maintained a good attitude throughout the whole process. There were some ups and downs in the middle of the game today, but I found my swing again in the 11th and 12th holes, and changed my routine a little bit. Still, maybe because I had experiences that I missed many times, even if I was leading by three strokes at the end, it didn't feel that much of a difference.
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▶I am proud of what I have done so far. Whether I won or not, I have pride in my career itself. There is still a long way to go and a lot to learn. In fact, this victory does not change that fact.
However, I hope this will be the first of many wins in the future. Without the first win, there can be no many wins. I'm happy that I did it today, and I'm proud of my effort and attitude. I will keep trying to improve in the future, and I will try to do the best I can.
-You are rated as one of the best-mannered players on the PGA Tour. With a warm heart, a bright smile, and a huge fan base, did you feel that energy today?
▶Yes, it was amazing. In fact, I was a little emotional. I'm lucky in that I always get a lot of support. I have received tremendous support as I have been competing for the championship for about a month, and it was really special to receive such support again at a moment like today. I never want to lose that preciousness.
I want everyone to know how grateful I am. I said we did it together. I really felt that way today. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has supported me and supported me so far
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▶I think each person has a different way of inspiring. Whether my story was big or small, in the end, it was a story of persistence and continuing to be there. The easiest option when it doesn't go the way you want it to be is to be briefly discouraged, a little affected, and then start over. You might excuse it, but I've always said that I want to be back in that position again and get another chance even when I miss a chance or lose to another player.
I feel that such an effort worked today. At that time, I just did my best, but I think people looked at me positively. I think it was a good evaluation of the way he kept getting up and challenging himself.
Of course, it's easier to say this now that you've won. But even if I didn't win today, I would have said the same thing. He would have said he wanted another chance and would try again. In the end, what I was able to prove is that if you keep trying, you can make it one day. I think that's my story.
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▶Actually, it's a bit unfortunate that the story disappeared. Strangely, I enjoyed the story while it continued. But I hope we can talk more in the future.
When I look back on this process, I feel like I keep saying it over and over again, but I will be proud to show that I can finally do it by trying again with persistence. Looking back, I'm really happy that I can talk directly to children, golfers who dream of becoming, or people who want to achieve something in sports. I'm truly happy to be able to tell you that after a difficult defeat, you've shown the skills and attitudes you need to get back up and challenge yourself, keep trying, and get back on the spot, and you can do it in the end. I am living proof that it is possible.
You might miss talking about your first win a little bit, but I'm glad people can talk about things they can do now.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
