Remember the story I told you a month ago about Tommy Fleetwood?
Tommy was the PGA Tour golfer who was winless in 161 Tour starts. Despite never winning a tournament, he was #13 in the World Golf Rankings and had earned over $31 million since joining the PGA Tour in 2018.
Just two weeks after I shared that story, Fleetwood was leading the St. Jude Championship in Memphis by two strokes with three holes to play. Would this finally be his breakthrough win?
Sadly, no. Three holes later, he’d lost the lead and the tournament, finishing tied for third with Scottie Scheffler.
Justin Rose took home the win and the $3.6 million payday. Fleetwood didn’t go home empty-handed, though. His third-place finish earned $1.16 million.
Ever gracious in defeat, Tommy shared this message after his heartbreaking collapse:
“With every disappointment I truly know I’m closer and closer and even more determined than ever that I will get this done. The support I’ve received is invaluable and hugely appreciated, we’ll get there together! Justin Rose, your win is inspiring, congratulations my friend!! A new week. See you at work!!”
Tommy Fleetwood knew his story wasn’t over because he wasn’t done working. Even after what was possibly the most painful loss of his career, he was ready for a new week of work.
Again, two weeks later—just this past Sunday—his story changed forever.
Fleetwood finally broke through, winning the last tournament of the year, the PGA Tour Championship. It was a good tournament to win, too, because first place earned the biggest prize all season —$10 million. More than double the money of any other tournament. Not to mention elevating Fleetwood to #6 in the World Golf Rankings.
Hell of a first win.
Worth the work.
And I bet if you asked him, worth the wait.
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