Tommy Fleetwood praises Birkdale crowd as Open Championship unfolds
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 10:47 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Tommy Fleetwood received significant support from local fans at Royal Birkdale during the second round of the 154th Open Championship. He carded a three-under 67 to position himself joint eighth at four under par. Fleetwood commented on the crowd's positive influence, reflecting on his low round and his aspirations to secure a major championship. He shares the leaderboard challenge with Robert MacIntyre, Matt Wallace, Alex Fitzpatrick, Jon Rahm, and Scottie Scheffler. Lucas Herbert leads the tournament with a record-equalling 62. The competition continues with anticipation around Fleetwood as play progresses into the weekend.
- •Tommy Fleetwood shoots three-under 67 at Royal Birkdale.
- •Fleetwood ties for eighth place at four under par.
- •Lucas Herbert leads with a record-equalling 62.
- •Robert MacIntyre is also in contention on the leaderboard.
- •Fans have provided tremendous support for Fleetwood throughout the tournament.
- 10:47 PMBBC Sport — How Birkdale crowd helped carry Fleetwood into contention
"Home favourite Tommy Fleetwood praises the support of the fans at Royal Birkdale as Scotland's Robert MacIntyre quietly fires himself into contention in round two of the 154th Open Championship.
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