Tommy Fleetwood narrowly missed out on a dramatic victory at the RBC Canadian Open, losing to Nick Taylor in a thrilling playoff that ended with Taylor’s astonishing eagle on the fourth extra hole.

Despite a strong performance, Fleetwood had to settle for his fifth runner-up finish on the PGA Tour.

Who is Tommy Fleetwood?

Thomas Paul Fleetwood is an English professional golfer who competes on the PGA Tour and European Tour. Born on January 19, 1991, Fleetwood had a successful amateur career and represented Great Britain and Ireland in the Walker Cup.

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Since turning professional in 2010, he has secured six victories on the European Tour, including the Johnnie Walker Championship in 2013 and the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship in 2017 and 2018.

Fleetwood has also excelled in major championships, finishing as runner-up in the 2019 Open Championship and achieving a fourth-place finish in the 2017 U.S. Open. He has represented Europe in team events such as the Ryder Cup, contributing to Europe’s victory in 2018. Fleetwood’s skill, consistency, and notable achievements have solidified his status as a top golfer in the world.

In a thrilling playoff at the RBC Canadian Open, Tommy Fleetwood narrowly missed out on his first PGA Tour victory, losing to Nick Taylor. Fleetwood displayed skill and determination throughout the tournament, erasing a three-stroke deficit and forcing a playoff.

Both players showcased their resilience and skill, making birdies and pars on the first three playoff holes. However, Taylor sealed the win with a remarkable 70-foot putt for eagle on the fourth playoff hole, becoming the first Canadian to win the event in nearly seven decades.

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Despite the disappointment, Fleetwood remained positive and focused on future tournaments, particularly the upcoming US Open. The playoff added excitement to the RBC Canadian Open and highlighted Fleetwood’s competitiveness and sportsmanship, solidifying his position as a top contender in professional golf.