Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood ’s friendship is no secret in the golf world, and their bond often shines beyond the fairways. This week, it was McIlroy’s small but heartfelt gesture toward Fleetwood’s 5-year-old son, Franklin, that melted fans’ hearts even more.

Here’s why: Ryder Cup Europe’s Instagram account just dropped a video of McIlroy and Fleetwood practicing together before the BMW PGA Championship this week. The video’s highlight wasn’t just the practice, though. McIlroy stole the moment when he went over to Fleetwood’s 5-year-old son, Franklin , and shook hands with him. The video had the word “ Family 💙” stamped across the screen. On the DP World Tour page, another clip showed McIlroy telling Franklin, “ Poppy [McIlroy’s daughter] is very much looking forward to se

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