ATLANTA – Tommy Fleetwood and Patrick Cantlay are set for a head-to-head duel in the final pairing of the 2025 Tour Championship, both eyeing their first win of the season to claim the FedEx Cup. After shooting a 67 and a 64, respectively, in the third round, they are tied atop the leaderboard at 16 under par.
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Fleetwood entered the weekend with a share of the lead, seeking his maiden PGA Tour victory.He built a three-shot advantage through 14 holes of his third round, navigating the course smoothly as co-leader Russell Henley faltered. Though, a costly mistake on the 220-yard, par-3 15th hole saw Fleetwood hit his 6 iron into the water, leading to a double bogey that briefly cost him the lead.
Fleetwood demonstrated remarkable resilience, responding to the dropped shots with consecutive birdies on the 16th and 17th holes to reclaim a share of the lead heading into Sunday.
Cantlay Eyes Second FedEx cup Amid Winning Drought
Patrick Cantlay, simultaneously occurring, is looking to end his own PGA Tour winless streak, which dates back to 2022. He has a strong history at East Lake Golf Club, having previously won the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup in 2021. His performance this week in Atlanta is crucial not only for a positive season finish but also for securing a spot on the United States Ryder Cup team.
Cantlay carded his second 64 of the week on Saturday,surging to 16 under with birdies on four of his last five holes. This extraordinary finish, particularly on the challenging 14th and 15th holes, secured his place in the final pairing and a chance at a second career FedEx Cup title.
High Stakes for Sunday Showdown
Both Fleetwood and Cantlay carry significant pressure into Sunday’s final round, promising a compelling and dramatic conclusion to the Tour Championship.
fleetwood faces his third opportunity this season to convert a 54-hole lead or co-lead, having narrowly missed out at the Travelers and St. jude championships. Cantlay grapples with his own win drought and the intense pressure to clinch a Ryder Cup spot, with several key competitors, including Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley, positioned just three shots behind.
The pair will battle not only each other and the demanding east Lake course but also their own internal pressures,all for a chance to win the $10 million prize and the coveted FedEx Cup title.
- Tommy Fleetwood and patrick Cantlay will compete in the final pairing of the 2025 Tour Championship.
- Both players are tied at 16 under par after strong third-round performances.
- Fleetwood overcame a late double bogey with back-to-back birdies to regain a share of the lead.
- Cantlay seeks to end a winless streak dating back to 2022 and boost his Ryder Cup chances.
- The winner will take home the FedEx cup and a $10 million prize.
Did you know?-Cantlay previously won the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup in 2021 at East Lake Golf Club.
