Tommy Fleetwood Secures Victory at DP World India Championship as Ryder Cup Stars Shine in New Delhi

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Tommy Fleetwood Secures Victory at DP World India Championship as Ryder Cup Stars Shine in New Delhi

Tommy Fleetwood achieved a remarkable victory at the inaugural DP World India Championship in New Delhi. His impressive performance included a stunning final-day birdie run, culminating in a two-shot win. This victory adds to Fleetwood’s successful season, following his role as the top scorer for Team Europe in the recent Ryder Cup.

Final Round Highlights

Fleetwood entered the final round two strokes behind the leader. His turnaround included five birdies over a seven-hole stretch, which propelled him to the top of the leaderboard. He ended the tournament with a score of 22 under par, showcasing his skill on the Delhi Golf Club course.

Key Competitors

  • Keita Nakajima: Overnight leader, finished two strokes behind Fleetwood.
  • Shane Lowry: Tied for third place, three strokes off the lead.
  • Alex Fitzpatrick: Finished tied for third alongside Lowry.
  • Thriston Lawrence: Also tied for third with Lowry and Fitzpatrick.
  • Viktor Hovland: Made a dramatic chip-in eagle to tie for sixth place.
  • Jayden Schaper: Tied for sixth place with Hovland.
  • Joost Luiten: Finished tied for sixth, matching Hovland and Schaper.
  • Daniel Hillier: After a strong start, ended up tied for ninth.

Next Events in the DP World Tour

The DP World Tour will move on to South Korea for the Genesis Championship. This will be the final event of the Back 9 schedule and offers one last opportunity for players to qualify for the season-ending playoffs.

Fans can catch live coverage on Sky Sports Golf starting Thursday at 4 am, or stream the event without a contract on NOW.