The Winless Era of Tommy Fleetwood came to an end at East Lake. With the stakes at their peak, the field delivered a flurry of bold shots, but it was Fleetwood who rose above them all. Finishing 18-under, he captured the victory that fans had been waiting 12 years to see. Yet, instead of lingering on the moment, Fleetwood is already looking ahead. Fresh off his long-awaited maiden PGA Tour title, he’s closed that chapter—and now, he’s onto the next.

Taking to X, Fleetwood thanked those who stood by him through close calls and heartbreaks. Shedding the label of “best without a win,” he delivered a composed masterclass to claim his first PGA Tour title. Soaked in the emotion, he made it clear the moment is behind him: “This chapter of my life is closed now, it was called ‘The First PGA Tour win,’” Fleetwood said.

With his win at the Tour Championship came many lessons. Some were hidden in his hangouts with his kids. Some needed him to step up on the greens amid the pressure to solidify. Moving ahead, these moments are to stay with the pro as he hunts his next title. The BMW PGA Championship is on the horizon, and Fleetwood has already shifted his focus to Wentworth. Riding the momentum of his East Lake breakthrough, he’ll be looking to deliver his career-best rounds in pursuit of back-to-back wins. Last year, he finished T13 at Wentworth — a solid result but short of contention — leaving him hungry to climb higher this time. With 7 DP World Tour victories to his name and sitting 12th in the Race to Dubai rankings, the mix of newfound confidence from his first PGA Tour title and unfinished business at Wentworth sets the stage for a high-stakes run at the 2025 BMW PGA Championship.

However, Fleetwood has always stayed humble and grounded with reality. Even though the idea is tempting and strenuous at the same time, Fleetwood has chosen to stay focused on his swings more than speculation. Fleetwood made it clear just after his win at East Lake that, although the moment was special to him, he is already looking for to getting back to work. “I’m going to start working again, and I’m going to look towards the next tournament.” True enough, he shared that exact thought with his fans. “I’m honestly so excited to get back to work and the next chapter!! See you at Wentworth,” he added on X.

Tommy Fleetwood’s dominating win at East Lake will always be unforgettable. However, what truly defines the top is their ability to carry the momentum moving forward. Fleetwood has showcased just that with his humility and awareness. Would that translate into yet another win at Wentworth? Let’s not get ambitious for now.

Fleetwood’s schedule is packed with the Ryder Cup in line

Tommy Fleetwood, playing on the European team, is already confirmed, being one of the top 6 automatic qualifiers. However, before the Ryder Cup, Fleetwood will be hitting just one more tournament at Wentworth. In the post-match interviews at East Lake, Fleetwood clarified that he will be taking a more rested approach. “I’ll be flying back to Dubai and putting the little one in school and doing some normal things for a couple of weeks and getting ready for the next stretch.” This break would be a key factor as he heads to Bethpage and gets ready for the fiery competition.

Fleetwood added that the mental pressure would be a great challenge at the Ryder Cup, as he continues to place his trust in his captain. However, Fleetwood has learned quite a few things about dealing with the tricky shots, especially the par-3 15th. “That back tee — if the wind is in a particular direction, I think it’s just a bit harsh,” Fleetwood said. However, Fleetwood has just the fix. “It’s a better hole with a short iron in your hand, in my opinion.” 

But, at the end of the day, it’s truly the mindset that influences your game more than you imagine. And Fleetwood seems to have forged that mental fortitude necessary to rally up to the top. “But whatever they do, I’ll stand up and try and hit a good shot.” It’s a matter of time until we find out whether Fleetwood can keep this fire alive.