Tommy Fleetwood credits the energetic home support at Birkdale for driving his performance at The Open. The Southport native, who posted a second-round 67 to reach four under par, sits in a competitive position alongside fellow Britons Robert MacIntyre, Matt Wallace, and Alex Fitzpatrick. While Australian Lucas Herbert currently holds the lead after a record-tying 62, the field remains crowded with elite talent like Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler.
Fleetwood’s connection to the local gallery has been evident throughout the tournament. Growing up in the area and dreaming of playing the course, he maintains a strong bond with the spectators who cheered him through a difficult opening stretch. Despite the intense pressure of pursuing his first major title on home soil, the Ryder Cup star embraces the expectations, viewing his deep roots at the venue as a positive motivation as he heads into the weekend.
