Tommy Fleetwood makes mid-tournament putter change at Dunhill Links Championship

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Tommy Fleetwood makes mid-tournament putter change at Dunhill Links Championship
Summary

Tommy Fleetwood switched putters during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship after struggling with his game on the greens. He changed from a TaylorMade Spider Tour V to a Spider Tour Black Double-Bend mid-event. The new putter, which features a face-balanced design, helped him shoot a 64 at St Andrews, finishing T4 in the tournament. Fleetwood aims to build on this performance as he prepares for the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in 2027.

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  • •Fleetwood has five top-fives and 14 top-20s in 2026.
  • •He previously won his first PGA Tour event at the end of last season.
  • •His putting analytics show a decline this year compared to 2025.
  • •The new putter aims to address rotation issues during his stroke.
  • •He finished tied for fourth at the Dunhill Links Championship.
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  • 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Tommy Fleetwood has a brand new club in his bag and it’s already working well
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Tommy Fleetwood didn’t build on his breakthrough Tour Championship win like he’d have hoped. He won on the PGA Tour for the first time at the end of last season, and that was expected to lift the weight off Fleetwood’s shoulders.

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