Tommy Fleetwood Sends Heartfelt Message on Justin Rose After FedEx Cup originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Tommy Fleetwood’s wait for his first PGA Tour win continues after a tough finish at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Holding a two-shot lead with three holes to play, the Englishman stumbled with a bogey on 17, ending up tied for third at 15-under par, just one shot shy of the playoff between J.J. Spaun and eventual winner Justin Rose.
It was a near-miss that could’ve been crushing, but Fleetwood’s reaction showed his mindset. Posting on X, he wrote, “With every disappointment, I truly know I’m closer and closer and even more determined than ever that I will get this done. The support I’ve received is invaluable … we’ll get there together!”
He also congratulated his friend Rose, saying, “@JustinRose99, your win is inspiring, congratulations my friend!!”
Fleetwood had opened strong with rounds of 63 and 64, keeping him among the leaders all week. This third-place finish was his second-best result of the season, adding to a runner-up finish at the Travelers Championship. It also marked his seventh career second-place finish on the PGA Tour, extending his 162-event winless streak despite earning over $31.3 million in prize money. For now, he moves on with determination and a smile.
Justin Rose Wins FedEx St. Jude Cup Defeating J.J. Spaun in Playoffs
Justin Rose clinched the FedEx St. Jude Championship after a tense three-hole playoff win over J.J. Spaun. The 45-year-old, now the oldest European to win on the PGA Tour in the modern era, finished at 16-under par with six birdies in his last eight holes.
“I never stopped believing. I played unbelievable golf coming down the stretch,” Rose said per BBC Sport. After both traded pars and birdies in the first two playoff holes, Rose sealed it with a 14-foot birdie on the third. The win marks his 12th PGA Tour title and first since the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February 2023.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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