Tommy Fleetwood seizes share of lead at Tour Championship

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Tommy Fleetwood of England tees the 18th hole during the second round of the Tour Championship.

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ATLANTA – If Tommy Fleetwood is going to win his first PGA Tour event, this would be a good week to do it.

Like FedExCup championship good. Like US$10 million winner’s share good. Like sweet relief after two recent disappointing close calls good.

The Englishman seized a share of the second-round lead on Aug 22 at the FedExCup play-off finale Tour Championship at 13-under par at East Lake Golf Club. He is tied with first-round leader Russell Henley. Cameron Young is third at 11-under.

“I actually feel like I’ve played very, very well when I have led the tournaments and been in contention. It’s just, I might have not got things right at the end. It’s just that I’ve not quite finished things off,” Fleetwood said.

“But 100 per cent, the people that win the most are the guys that are in contention the most and then they keep winning, of course. That’s where I want to be. I keep going. I love the buzz when I am in contention, and yeah, I’m just excited for the opportunity again.”

The seven-under 63 for Fleetwood was tied for the second-lowest round of the day with Shane Lowry and Chris Gotterup.

Fleetwood, 34, has come close to the elusive win with several near misses, especially of late.

He entered the Tour Championship fifth in the points standings, the highest-ranked player in the 30-player field without a win. In the past two weeks, he has finished tied for