Tommy Fleetwood long pursuit of a PGA Tour title will go on after the Englishman let a three-shot lead slip away on the final day of the 2025 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands.
What looked like a breakthrough moment for the 33-year-old turned into yet another painful near-miss, as American Keegan Bradley produced a stirring comeback to win by a single shot on Sunday, June 22.
Tommy Fleetwood, who had been immaculate for the first three rounds, appeared poised to finally capture his maiden PGA Tour victory. But nerves and a few costly errors undid his efforts. He bogeyed three of his first four holes, temporarily recovered with birdies at 11 and 13, but then stumbled again on the back nine.
A missed par putt on the final hole led to a devastating bogey, dropping him to 14-under. Moments later, Bradley, steady and precise, rolled in a birdie putt on the 18th to finish at 15-under and seal the win.
The defeat marked Fleetwood’s sixth runner-up finish on the PGA Tour and extended his winless streak to 159 events. Despite numerous top-10 finishes and a consistently high level of play, the elusive first win continues to haunt him.
Speaking after the round, Tommy Fleetwood admitted he was “gutted,” pointing to a series of tactical missteps and poor execution in key moments. His final-round 73 stood in stark contrast to Bradley’s composed 67, and the margin was just enough.
Keegan Bradley, a seasoned competitor and former major winner, celebrated his second Travelers Championship title in three years. His steady rise through the leaderboard on Sunday was underlined by a remarkable 64-foot birdie putt on the ninth and a composed finish on the 18th. It was a performance that highlighted both resilience and experience.
The win also pushes Keegan Bradley to a career-high No. 7 in the Official World Golf Ranking and has major implications for the upcoming Ryder Cup, where his name now carries serious weight for a playing-captain role.
The energy at TPC River Highlands was electric, especially on the 18th, where fans sensed the shift in momentum. Fleetwood’s final approach landed short and his par effort missed left, giving Bradley the window he needed to make history.
The New England native, playing close to home, did not flinch. As he walked off the green to a raucous ovation, the contrast between triumph and heartbreak was impossible to ignore.
What is next for Tommy Fleetwood
For Tommy Fleetwood, the heartbreak will sting, but it will not define him. Known for his composed demeanor and relentless work ethic, he is expected to regroup and turn his focus toward The Open Championship, where the familiar terrain and home support could offer the best setting for redemption.
With the Ryder Cup also on the horizon, Fleetwood’s consistency still makes him a near-lock for Team Europe. What remains elusive in the U.S. might yet be conquered in the UK.
Keegan Bradley’s triumph, on the other hand, not only bolsters his confidence but also reshapes the conversation around the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
Currently serving as captain, there is growing momentum for him to consider a rare dual role as player-captain, a feat last achieved by Arnold Palmer in 1963. With his recent form and strong finish at Travelers, it is a narrative that is no longer far-fetched.
Keegan Bradley will head into the summer stretch with momentum, eyeing further wins and perhaps a defining place in golf history.
