Fleetwood "No Wins on PGA Tour"..."Things Are Weirdly Twisted~"

Four-Time 'Runner-Up Jinx', Westwood's Major Title Drought, Mickelson's US Open Misfortune 'Inner Struggle'

'European powerhouse' Tommy Fleetwood is suffering from a persistent 'PGA winless jinx'.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Things get strangely twisted.

This happens especially often in golf, where mental strength is crucial. For professional players, it becomes a 'jinx.' This also occurred at the Honda Classic, part of the PGA Tour, which concluded on the 2nd at PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. There was the joy of Im Sung-jae (22, CJ Logistics) securing a one-stroke victory in his 50th career start, but 'Europe's strongman' Tommy Fleetwood (England) shed tears over his severe 'PGA winless jinx.'

Fleetwood turned professional in 2010 and has been competing on both the European Tour and PGA Tour, currently ranked 10th in the world. He has earned five wins on the European stage and was crowned the Race to Dubai champion in 2017. He also shone brightly in the 2018 Ryder Cup, the Europe vs. USA competition. His most recent victory was the Nedbank Golf Challenge in November last year. However, he shows a weaker performance on the American stage. His best results include four top-2 finishes, including 2nd place at the 2018 US Open.

Fleetwood had a golden opportunity to break his jinx at the Honda Classic. On the final day, a birdie on the 17th hole (par 3) put him in a tie for 2nd place, just one stroke behind Im Sung-jae. The last hole, the 18th (par 5), is relatively easy and allows for a '2-on' approach, making an additional birdie possible. He hit a perfect tee shot. However, his second shot toward the green veered right and landed in the water. He ultimately finished with a bogey, slipping to 3rd place. His dream of a first PGA Tour victory evaporated.

Some players struggle at specific tournaments. The 'world number one' Lee Westwood (England) falters in major championships. He is a veteran with 44 career wins across Europe, the USA, and Japan. He has been named European Tour Player of the Year three times and topped the money list twice. However, he has yet to win a major, earning the label of 'eternal runner-up.' His best finishes include runner-up at the Masters and The Open, and 3rd place at the US Open and PGA Championship.

Arnold Palmer (USA) achieved 62 PGA Tour wins but notably struggled at the PGA Championship. Despite 37 appearances, he never claimed the title, preventing him from completing the 'career Grand Slam.' Sam Snead holds the record for most PGA Tour wins (82) but never won the US Open, and Jack Nicklaus (both USA) never captured the Canadian Open trophy. Phil Mickelson (USA) has finished runner-up six times at the US Open, failing to complete the 'career Grand Slam.'

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