World No 3 talks about situation at Players Championship
‘When you know they’re fine, that’s kind of a relief’
Tommy Fleetwood has expressed relief after his family were able to return to England from Dubai despite the conflict in the Middle East. Fleetwood, the world No 3, has been competing in Florida as his wife, son and two stepsons sought to leave their home of four years. They landed back in the UK on Wednesday evening.
Fleetwood spoke about the situation after a fine 69 to open the Players Championship. While typically understanding of a bigger picture, it would only be natural for Fleetwood to have been distracted during recent tournaments. “Of course,” said Fleetwood when asked if he now felt reassured. “It is difficult not being able to travel. That has obviously been difficult. But when you know they’re fine, that’s kind of a relief.
“I think [Fleetwood’s wife] Clare is very relieved now. She feels good and everything.It’s just not a great time for so many people in the country. It’s just unsettling for everyone, really. It’s easy for me to say it’s been on my mind but at the same time I’m not the one who was there.”
