Tommy Fleetwood showcased his exceptional golfing skills by securing a commanding victory at the DP World India Championship, finishing with a remarkable 7-under 65. The tournament, held at the Delhi Golf Club, concluded on Sunday, where Fleetwood overcame a two-shot deficit to claim victory over Japan’s Keita Nakajima. This triumph marks another significant achievement in Fleetwood’s impressive year, which already includes a win at the Tour Championship and a stellar performance as the leading points earner for Europe in the recent Ryder Cup.
Fleetwood’s decisive performance included four consecutive birdies around the turn, propelling him ahead of Nakajima, who managed to play a bogey-free round but finished with a score of 69. This victory is Fleetwood’s first European Tour title of the year, ensuring his place in the final two events of the season. Notable performances also came from Shane Lowry, Thriston Lawrence, and Alex Fitzpatrick, who each finished tied for third with scores of 68, 65, and 67 respectively. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy ended the tournament with a score of 71, placing him tied for 26th, eleven shots off the lead.
Sei Young Kim Returns to Form
In Haenam, South Korea, Sei Young Kim celebrated her return to the winner’s circle by claiming a decisive four-stroke victory at the BMW Ladies Championship. Kim finished the tournament with a final round of 5-under 67, securing her first LPGA title in five years. Her total score of 24-under 264 at Pine Beach Golf Links highlighted her dominance throughout the event, with her only blemish being a single bogey on the par-3 third hole.
Kim’s performance included six birdies, allowing her to outpace her nearest competitor, Nasa Hataoka, who also shot a solid 67. Celine Boutier and A Lim Kim finished in a tie for third place, both trailing six shots behind Kim. This victory marks Kim’s 13th win on the LPGA Tour since she joined in 2015, her previous title having come at the KPGA Women’s PGA Championship in 2020.
Other Notable Tournament Results
In Richmond, Virginia, Justin Leonard demonstrated patience and skill on a windy day, finishing the Dominion Energy Charity Classic with a score of 4-under 68. Leonard’s impressive play included a birdie-par-eagle finish that secured him a one-shot victory over Ernie Els. This marks Leonard’s second win of the year on the PGA Tour Champions, placing him in the top ten after the first playoff event for the Charles Schwab Cup.
Across the globe, Naoyuki Kataoka triumphed in a sudden-death playoff at the Japan Open, finishing the tournament at 2-under 68 to earn his second career victory on the Japan Golf Tour. He secured his spot in prestigious tournaments such as the Masters and the British Open next year.
In Macao, Dominic Foos made history as the first German in 29 years to win on the Asian Tour, overcoming a six-shot deficit to close with a stunning 7-under 63 and defeating Wei-hsuan Wang in the second playoff hole at the SJM Macao Open. The last German to achieve this was Bernhard Langer.
Sebastian Garcia of Spain clinched his first Challenge Tour title with a score of 5-under 67, winning in a three-man playoff at the Hangzhou Open. Oliver Bekker also celebrated a significant victory, becoming the first South African since Gary Player in 1956 to win the WA Open with a final score of 3-under 69. Warwick Purchase secured a two-shot victory at the Fortress Invitational on the Sunshine Tour in South Africa, closing with a 2-under 70.
Ayako Kimura finished strong in the Fujitsu Ladies tournament on the Japan LPGA, achieving a four-shot victory with a score of 4-under 68. Lastly, Yoollyn Lee claimed victory at the Sangsangin-Hankyung Wownet Open on the Korea LPGA, defeating Ji Young Park after five playoff holes, wrapping up a thrilling day of golf across the globe.
