Tommy Fleetwood Holds Narrow Lead Over Justin Rose Heading Into FedExCup Playoffs Finale
Hey, have you been following the FedExCup Playoffs? It’s really heating up, especially after the third round of the St. Jude Championship in Memphis. Right now, Tommy Fleetwood is leading by just one shot over fellow Englishman Justin Rose as they head into the final round. This is huge because Fleetwood is still chasing his first-ever PGA Tour win — he’s had quite a few close calls but never quite sealed the deal.
So, on Saturday, Fleetwood shot a one-under 69, but it wasn’t all smooth sailing. He actually had a double-bogey on the par-five third hole. What happened there was pretty dramatic: his second shot landed in the water, which meant he had to take a penalty drop. Then he sliced his next shot over the green into a bunker. There was some controversy because Fleetwood thought his ball might have moved slightly on his wedge shot, but after video review, officials decided no penalty was warranted since they couldn’t confirm it had moved due to how subtle it was. Still, that hole was a mess and cost him dearly.
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Despite that setback, Fleetwood bounced back with five birdies and only two bogeys in the round. His clutch birdie on the 16th was especially important, helping him regain control and maintain that slim lead. Justin Rose, meanwhile, made a strong push with three consecutive birdies on Saturday and ended the day just one shot behind at 13 under par.
Just behind those two, Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, lurks in third place at 12 under after an impressive 65 on Saturday. Scheffler’s been in great form this year and a win here would be huge for his season, possibly sealing his fourth straight Player of the Year title.
What makes this final round so intense is more than just the fight for the win. The FedExCup Playoffs are structured so that only the top 50 after this tournament move on to the BMW Championship next week. So for many players, this Sunday is about survival — staying in the race and securing their spot in the next stage. The pressure is real because the BMW Championship, followed by the Tour Championship, will determine who ultimately wins the FedExCup, with a winner-takes-all format making every stroke critical.
Fleetwood’s story adds an emotional layer to this drama. He’s come painfully close to winning before, like at the Travelers Championship where he led going into the final hole but ended up losing. Yet he’s staying positive and focused, saying that being in contention is what matters and every opportunity to compete at this level is valuable. He’s clearly ready to give it everything on Sunday.
So if you’re planning to watch, catch the final round live on Sky Sports Golf this Sunday evening. The FedExCup Playoffs are delivering all the excitement you could want — close competition, high stakes, and players battling for both career milestones and season survival. It’s a great time to be following golf.
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