Tommy Fleetwood’s 65-69-69-67 at the BMW Championship earned him a tie for fourth at -10, showcasing the form that makes him vital for Europe. Yet he admitted no stage compares to the Ryder Cup pressure, saying, “Oh, the Ryder Cup. The Ryder Cup for sure.”
That pressure, however, is balanced by the trust and support he’s always found within Team Europe. Fleetwood’s Ryder Cup success is rooted in his close bonds with captains and vice-captains who trust and understand him. From thriving under Thomas Bjørn with support from Pádraig Harrington and Luke Donald in 2018’s unbeaten “Moliwood” run, to sealing Europe’s 2023 win under Donald’s thoughtful leadership, these relationships have fueled his confidence and consistency as he heads into a fourth straight appearance in 2025.
Tommy told the