Just 18 holes stand between Tommy Fleetwood and his first career PGA Tour victory. The story entering Saturday's third round at the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship was whether Fleetwood could finally handle the nerves of leading a tournament on the weekend,

On twist to that famous line from Alfred Lord Tennyson, Tommy Fleetwood says it’s better to come close and lose than to not have a chance to win at all. At least that’s how he saw his disappointing finish at the Travelers Championship in June when he frittered away a three-shot lead over the final four holes to open the door for Keegan Bradley.

The Englishman's long quest for a first PGA Tour title comes amid the fight for a top-50 place in the FedEx Cup, which guarantees entry into all the $20 million signature events next year.