What important tournament did Tommy Fleetwood host in 2019?
Tommy Fleetwood was the host for the 2019 British Masters.
More about Tommy Fleetwood hosting the 2019 British Masters
Played in the second week of May, the 2019 British Masters was held at the Hillside Golf Club in Southport and Fleetwood’s home county. The image above is the 10th at Hillside.
The British Masters was first played in 1946 as the Dunlop Masters and a tie was awarded with joint winners – Jimmy Adams and Bobby Locke.
In the 2018 British Masters Eddie Pepperell beat Alexander Bjork by 2 shots at Walton Heath.
For 2019, the Hillside course measured 7029 yards from the Black tees with a par 72. The image above is of the strong par 3 10th.
If you’d like to review the course check out the Hillside Golf Club website. There’s a nice flyover video to give you a feel and there’s an overview and guide for each hole.
More about Tommy Fleetwood
Early Career
Amateur Career: Fleetwood had a successful amateur career, highlighted by winning the 2010 English Amateur.
Turned Professional: He turned professional in 2010.
Professional Career Highlights (to July 2024)
First European Tour Win: Fleetwood secured his first European Tour victory at the 2013 Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles.
2017 Breakthrough Year:
Won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
Claimed victory at the HNA Open de France.
Won the Race to Dubai, the season-long competition on the European Tour, marking him as the best player on the tour for the year.
2018 Success:
Defended his title at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
Finished as the runner-up at the U.S. Open, narrowly losing to Brooks Koepka.
Shot a final round 63 at the U.S. Open, tying the record for the lowest round in the tournament's history.
2019:
Continued strong performances on the European Tour, including a win at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
2020 and Beyond:
Despite challenges posed by the global pandemic, Fleetwood remained competitive, with notable finishes in various tournaments.
Represented Europe in the Ryder Cup, showcasing his talent on an international stage.
Major Championships (to end 2024)
U.S. Open: Best finish was 2nd in 2018.
The Open Championship: Tied for 2nd in 2019.
PGA Championship: Best finish was T29 in 2017.
The Masters: Best finish was T17 in 2018.
Ryder Cup (to end 2024)
Fleetwood has been a key player for Team Europe in the Ryder Cup. His most memorable performance came in the 2018 Ryder Cup, where he formed a successful partnership with Francesco Molinari, winning all four of their matches together.
Style of Play
Fleetwood is known for his smooth, consistent swing and excellent ball-striking ability. He is also praised for his calm demeanor on the course and his strong mental game.
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