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By Matt Audilet
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The Open Championship gallery was fully behind English golfer Tommy Fleetwood as he went after his first career major at Royal Birkdale this past weekend.
Fleetwood grew up in Southport, five minutes away from Royal Birkdale. In fact, he would sneak onto the historic major championship golf course to play when he was a child.
While he wasn't able to secure victory at his home course, Fleetwood put up a valiant effort — finishing T4 with a 7-under score for the tournament.
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Ryan Fox secured champion golfer of the year honors, beating Cam Young by one stroke with a birdie on the 18th hole.
"Where do I possibly begin? First of all congratulations to Ryan Fox. An incredible way to finish and so happy for you, Anneke and the family and team," Fleetwood shared in a public message on social media.
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"This week has given me and my family moments and memories that will last forever. I am forever grateful for the support everyone has given me and the love that you all showed and I’m so proud of my hometown for @theopen that you delivered!" he continued. "What an honour and a privilege to have played in that atmosphere in front of you all, thank you! I hope we get to do it again!"
Fleetwood shot under par each day at Royal Birkdale, going 69-67-69-68. He closed out his 2026 Open Championship campaign with back-to-back birdies on No. 17 and No. 18, vaulting him into fourth-place position alongside World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler.
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