Tommy Fleetwood Leads in India Inspired by Shane Lowry
Tommy Fleetwood is leading the DP World India Championship in Delhi, drawing inspiration from his Ryder Cup teammate Shane Lowry. Fleetwood has established a one-shot lead, finishing the second day at 12 under par.
Strong Performance by Fleetwood
Fleetwood started day two with impressive momentum, recording five birdies within his first nine holes. Emulating Lowry’s opening-round score of 64, he completed his round without a single bogey.
Chasing Competitors
Shane Lowry is positioned just one stroke behind Fleetwood at 11 under par. Lowry recorded four birdies and a bogey, finishing with a score of 69. Former Open champion Brian Harman also shares the second spot, carding a seven-under 65 to join Lowry.
- Fleetwood: 12 under
- Lowry: 11 under (69)
- Brian Harman: 11 under (65)
Fleetwood’s Reflection and Strategy
Following his round, Fleetwood expressed confidence in playing alongside Lowry. He stated, “If I’m playing with Shane for the next two days, I’ll be doing something right.” Fleetwood attributed his improvement to a practice session after his previous round.
“I wasn’t happy with how I hit it towards the end yesterday, so I hit some balls afterwards,” he added. This dedication allowed him to refine his swing for better results.
Lowry’s Insights on Course Strategy
Lowry commented on the challenge presented by the golf course. He emphasized the importance of hitting good shots, noting that the course rewards accuracy. “There’s a lot of mid-irons out there, which is a strength of my game,” he mentioned.
Notable Players and Their Scores
World number two Rory McIlroy trails the leaders by six strokes after finishing with a second consecutive 69. He rallied to overcome an early struggle by sinking four birdies in the last few holes. McIlroy shares 17th place with Ryder Cup teammate Viktor Hovland, who achieved a bogey-free score of 67.
A Remarkable Meeting
During his first visit to India, McIlroy had a memorable encounter with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Their meeting occurred as McIlroy walked off the 18th green, recalling a prior meeting at the 2023 DP World Tour Championship.
The competition continues, with Fleetwood, Lowry, and Harman poised to challenge for the championship title in the coming rounds.
