In a dramatic turn of events at the PGA Championship, English golfer Tommy Fleetwood's final round charge was overshadowed by a bizarre and stressful family ordeal unfolding away from the fairways of Valhalla.
Fleetwood, who carded a superb seven-under 64 to finish tied for third, revealed in an exclusive post-round interview that his closest supporters, including his wife Clare and son Frankie, were caught in a logistical nightmare. "They were stuck in a car park for hours and couldn't get out," the Southport native explained, detailing the family's frustrating plight as he battled for the title on course.
The incident meant his family missed the climax of his stunning round, which saw him surge up the leaderboard and finish just two shots behind eventual winner Xander Schauffele. "It's a shame because they were there to watch me, and they ended up seeing very little of the actual golf," a philosophical Fleetwood added.
The 33-year-old's magnificent effort marked yet another close call in his pursuit of an elusive first major victory, solidifying his reputation as one of the sport's nearly men. Despite the personal disappointment of falling short, Fleetwood's focus quickly turned to the farcical situation his family endured.
The traffic chaos at the Louisville venue raises further questions about the organisation of the tournament, following a week already marred by the shocking arrest of world number one Scottie Scheffler in similar traffic-related circumstances. Fleetwood's family's experience adds another layer to the story of a championship fraught with drama both on and off the course.
