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18th June 2018, 10:30 pm == TOMMY FLEETWOOD is on the fast track to being England’s next world No 1 after his stunning US Open finish. Luke Donald, who held the top spot for 56 weeks in 2011-12 after taking it from compatriot Lee Westwood, says Fleetwood’s brilliant final-round seven-under-par 63 at Shinnecock Hills shows he can go all the way too. AP:Associated Press Tommy Fleetwood is edging closer to winning a Major, says veteran Luke Donald The Southport star became the sixth man to shoot 63 in a US Open — traditionally the most difficult Major — and he equalled the course record. But he finished a shot behind Brooks Koepka, who became the first man to defend the title in 29 years, and Fleetwood was left to curse the eight-foot putt for birdie at the last that shaved the hole. Donald said: “Tommy brought the tournament to life with that fantastic final round. “If that putt on 18 had gone in — or one on 16 from similar distance — he would be the US Open champion now. USA TODAY Spo...

17th June 2018, 11:55 pm == TOMMY FLEETWOOD almost pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in Major championship history with a spectacular finish to the US Open. Fleetwood really put the cat among the pigeons with a sensational final round 63 at Shinnecock Hills – equalling both the tournament and course records - only to find reigning champion Brooks Koepka was in no mood to give up his title. EPA Brooks Koepka sealed his second straight US Open victory with a kiss AP:Associated Press Tommy Fleetwood fell one shot short despite his stunning final round Koepka, one of four men sharing the lead at three over par at the start of the day, kept looking at the leaderboard and shaking his head in disbelief after Fleetwood’s charge saw him finish at two over. But Kopka held on grimly and a closing 68 gave him a one stroke victory over the English ace, making him the first man to win back to back US Opens since fellow American Curtis Strange did it 29 years ago. He was just a shot clear f...

15th June 2018, 6:54 pm == TOMMY FLEETWOOD showed his liking for ultra-tough US Open conditions as he charged into contention at Shinnecock Hills with a brilliant second round 66. The Southport golfer’s four under par effort was a nine shot improvement on his first round and at +1 he's ideally placed to improve on his fourth place finish a year ago. Getty Tommy Fleetwood surged into contention at the US Open with a superb 66 Fleetwood had to contend with the worst of the weather conditions – strong winds on day one and heavy rain midway through his second round. The current European No1 said: “It was pretty brutal for three or four holes when the rain was coming down, especially as we weren’t really prepared for it. “But I love the grind, and the feel that every part of your game is being tested to the ultimate, including your mental attitude. "If you're going to win a US Open, which is one of the biggest events in the world, it should be that kind of test. Getty Tommy ...