Travelers Championship final round -15K Bradley (US);-14T Fleetwood (Eng), R Henley (US);-13H English (US), J Day (Aus) Selected others:-12 R McIlroy (NI), S Scheffler (US); -6 A Rai (Eng), M Fitzpatrick (Eng), R MacIntyre (Sco);ES Lowry (Ire) Full leaderboard England's Tommy Fleetwood was denied his first PGA Tour title in heartbreaking fashion as American Keegan Bradley claimed the Travelers Championship by a single shot. Fleetwood, 34, held an three-shot overnight lead going into the final round as he looked to finally get over the line on the PGA Tour. After 41 top-10 finishes, Fleetwood looked on course to end his wait as he held a two-shot lead with three holes to play and a one-shot advantage going into the final hole. After a decent tee shot on the 18th, a poor putt on his third shot left Fleetwood needing to hole from six-feet to make par. But he narrowly missed, leaving him to bogey and hope that Bradley, who had reached the green in two, would miss his birdie putt. The 2011 US PGA Championship winner - who will captain the USA at the Ryder Cup in September - made no mistake, slotting home to deny Fleetwood even a play-off. "I'm gutted right now," said Fleetwood. "I've not been in that situation for a long time. It's probably the worst way to finish. "Leading by two with three to play. Leading by one going into the last and you don't even make it to a play-off. It's the worst way it could go." More to follow.
Heartbreak for Fleetwood as Bradley denies him first PGA title
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"Tommy Fleetwood Falls Short as Keegan Bradley Wins Travelers Championship"
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In a dramatic conclusion to the Travelers Championship, Tommy Fleetwood of England fell short of claiming his first PGA Tour title, finishing just one stroke behind American Keegan Bradley. Entering the final round with a three-shot lead, Fleetwood appeared poised to secure his maiden victory after 41 top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour. However, despite holding a two-shot advantage with only three holes remaining and a one-shot lead on the 18th hole, Fleetwood's hopes were dashed when he missed a crucial six-foot putt for par. This unfortunate miss resulted in a bogey, forcing him to rely on Bradley missing his own birdie attempt to force a playoff. Instead, Bradley, a seasoned competitor and future U.S. Ryder Cup captain, confidently sank his putt, sealing the championship and leaving Fleetwood heartbroken.
Fleetwood's disappointment was palpable as he reflected on the situation, expressing his feelings of being "gutted" after such a close call. The 34-year-old golfer had been in contention for a long-awaited title, and his inability to convert his lead in the final moments was particularly painful. Fleetwood emphasized the difficulty of the scenario, stating, "Leading by two with three to play. Leading by one going into the last and you don't even make it to a play-off. It's the worst way it could go." This loss not only highlights the unpredictable nature of golf but also underscores the emotional toll that comes with competing at such high levels, especially for athletes who have yet to claim significant victories. As the golf world looks ahead, Fleetwood's resilience will be tested as he continues to pursue his elusive first PGA title, while Bradley celebrates his victory at the Travelers Championship.
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