Tommy Fleetwood's Brilliant Hole Out Not Enough As Atlanta Drive Claims Dramatic TGL Overtime Victory
In a dramatic TGL match, Atlanta Drive GC defeated Los Angeles Golf Club in overtime, despite an incredible hole-out from Tommy Fleetwood. The match featured several momentum swings and clutch performances from both teams.
Los Angeles Golf Club, featuring Fleetwood, Justin Rose, and Sahith Theegala, initially built a commanding 5-2 lead. However, Atlanta Drive's team of Justin Thomas, Billy Horschel, and Patrick Cantlay mounted a strong comeback to force overtime at 5-5, with Thomas chipping in on the final hole.
The overtime format featured a closest-to-the-pin competition between paired players. After Horschel edged Rose and Thomas applied pressure with an approach to within eight feet, Fleetwood produced the highlight of the match by holing out his shot to level the contest.
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However, in the decisive third pairing, Cantlay's superior approach proved enough to secure victory for Atlanta Drive GC, ending Los Angeles Golf Club's winning streak. The match marked TGL's second-ever overtime finish, following Tiger Woods' Jupiter Links GC victory over Rory McIlroy's Boston Common Golf in week four.
The dramatic contest kicked off a Presidents Day triple-header, marking the biggest day in TGL's short history with a total of four matches scheduled for the week.