At the 45th Ryder Cup, Team Europe came out on top, despite a week full of twists, missteps, and tense moments. One standout from that win was Tommy Fleetwood, who walked away with the prestigious Nicklaus-Jacklin Award. The honor, named for golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin, goes to the player who best embodies the spirit of the sport. Recently, one of those legends has shared his thoughts on Fleetwood’s performance.
Fleetwood had a 4–1–0 record, making sure Europe held its winning edge. He teamed up with Rory McIlroy, one of the game’s current stars. Across his Ryder Cup career, Fleetwood now sits at 7–3–2. That gives him the highest winning percentage among European players with at least 10 matches. With numbers like that, it’s no surprise Fleetwood caught the eye of Tony Jac