Tommy Fleetwood is currently sharing the co-lead with Patrick Cantlay at 16-under through 54 holes after shooting a 3-under 67 in the third round of the 2025 TOUR Championship[1].
Fleetwood’s strong position comes after posting a 7-under 63 in the second round, which gave him a share of the 36-hole lead with Russell Henley[3]. Throughout the week at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Fleetwood has been chasing his first PGA TOUR win and remains one of the leading contenders for both the TOUR Championship Trophy and the FedEx Cup[2].
Fleetwood led by as many as three strokes on “Moving Day,” but a double bogey late in the round brought him back to the pack, ultimately matching Cantlay atop the leaderboard. Should Fleetwood win, it would mark his first victory on the PGA TOUR, a milestone he has yet to achieve despite multiple close calls earlier in the season[2].
The 2025 Tour Championship has a new format eliminating starting strokes, meaning all competitors began the tournament at even par. Fleetwood acknowledged that winning both the TOUR Championship and the FedEx Cup would be “pretty funny,” referencing both the competitive changes and his recent history of finishing as runner-up in big events[5].
Fleetwood’s consistent performance has made him one of the standout players during these playoffs. He has shown resilience after several near-misses this season and now has an opportunity to capture that elusive first win, demonstrating an optimistic mindset both on and off the course[7].
References
- [1] Every shot from Tommy Fleetwood’s 67
- [2] 2025 Tour Championship leaderboard: Patrick Cantlay makes charge, ties Tommy Fleetwood
- [3] Tommy Fleetwood shoots 7-under 63 | Round 2
- [5] Tommy Fleetwood’s unique mindset might deliver him Tour Championship win
- [7] Tommy Fleetwood in familiar position, shares lead in bid for first TOUR win