With his first victory on the PGA Tour, Tommy Fleetwood caused positive reactions among important golf figures, but also among athletes who have no contact points with golf. It seems that the biggest impression on him was a congratulatory message from Tiger Woods, who congratulated the experienced Englishman on his first PGA Tour victory, thus giving him a strong wind at his back.
In an interview with the media, the experienced Englishman referred to the congratulations that were arriving day by day. Although his focus was far from that, Fleetwood realized after the victory how much his success meant and how much it resonated around the world.
Although he tried, unsuccessfully, to win PGA Tour trophies for years, his persistence, down-to-earthness and gratitude were praised by many.
The Englishman noticed this even after the Tour Championship.
"I think the whole thing touched me more than anything, more than any particular person.
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You're in such a bubble when you're playing and very focused on the day. I did the two or three hours of commitments afterwards and a lot of people mentioned Tiger and LeBron's [posts]. I think that story built up quite a lot.
I always try to say the right things to myself and the right things outwardly, to have the best attitude possible and be the best example.
I probably underestimated at the time how much people appreciated it. Getting over the line and winning such a huge one, to see the story and how people reacted, it was the coolest thing, it really, really was."- he said, as quoted by Sky Sports.
Tommy wanted to set an example for his children
Fleetwood is known for putting a lot of emphasis on family, using every moment to openly talk about how important it is to him. His latest victory also had a special symbolism, as he said he wanted to be an example to his children to never give up on their dreams, even when things are not going their way.
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Fleetwood once again showed his determination, and fans are hoping he will win a few more PGA Tour trophies in the future.
