Tommy Fleetwood Withdraws From Open de France With Illness
By Staff Writer
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Tommy Fleetwood withdrew from the Open de France on Saturday morning, pulling out before the start of the third round because of illness. The World No. 9 was six-under par through two rounds at Le Golf National, seven shots off the lead.
What led to Fleetwood's withdrawal?
Fleetwood shot rounds of 69 and 67 to reach six-under, tied with playing partners Sam Bairstow and Joe Dean ahead of a scheduled 11:23 a.m. local tee time. He withdrew before that tee time, ending his week without completing 54 holes.
The Englishman has a deep history at the course outside Paris. He won the Open de France there in 2017, took a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics on the same layout, and made his Ryder Cup debut at Le Golf National, winning all four of his matches alongside Francesco Molinari.
"Le Golf National is a course I hold really close to my heart," Fleetwood said before the tournament began.
What's next for Fleetwood?
The withdrawal caps a strong stretch for Fleetwood, who won last year's Tour Championship and FedEx Cup and tied for fourth at this year's Open Championship. He is scheduled to tee it up next week at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Tommy Fleetwood withdraw from the Open de France?
Fleetwood withdrew before the third round on Saturday because of illness, after opening with rounds of 69 and 67.
Has Tommy Fleetwood won the Open de France before?
Yes. Fleetwood won the tournament at Le Golf National in 2017.
What tournament does Fleetwood play next?
He is scheduled to play the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews the following week.
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