Maui Musings: Tommy Fleetwood the epitome of grace in losing
Tommy Fleetwood arrived at Kapalua only to see highlights of the Canadian Open on TV
By DOUG FERGUSON
Published - Jan 05, 2024, 09:40 AM ET
Last Updated - Jan 05, 2024, 09:40 AM EST
KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Not to be forgotten is the putt heard 'round the Great White North. Nick Taylor made a 72-foot eagle on the fourth playoff hole to win the RBC Canadian Open, the first Canadian to win his national open in 68 years.
Overlooked in the pandemonium of that moment last June was the smile of Tommy Fleetwood.
“He was so gracious,” Taylor said.
The putt was one of the most memorable shots of the year. What got equal attention, at least in the immediate aftermath, was Adam Hadwin getting tackled by a security guard as he rushed onto the 18th green at Oakdale to celebrate with his Canadian friend.
