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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Chris McKenna

Tommy Fleetwood and the first-round turning point in bid to heal Open wounds

Tommy Fleetwood smiles as he walks to the 18th green on day one of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale - (Getty)

“It’s coming home” was one cry from the crowd as Tommy Fleetwood made the walk off the 13th green towards the 14th tee.

“Not today, mate” interjected another punter at Royal Birkdale. He wasn’t in the mood for reminding of the night before, or using the line from the Three Lions tune in golf so soon after the pain of the previous evening.

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