Overview
- Asked about Rory McIlroy’s past concern that he was “too nice” to win, Fleetwood replied that nice guys can win and said he has grown as a competitor.
- McIlroy has since noted Fleetwood developed “a little bit of edge” during 2025, clarifying his earlier remark about the Englishman’s temperament.
- Fleetwood’s 2025 surge included his first PGA Tour victory at the Tour Championship, the season-long FedEx Cup title, and a DP World Tour win in India.
- He and McIlroy extended their successful Ryder Cup partnership in 2025, going 3-0-0 together and routing Collin Morikawa and Harris English 5&4.
- Entering Pebble Beach ranked No. 4, Fleetwood targets closing the gap to McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler in the world rankings and contending in all four majors this year.