Who is Tommy Fleetwood’s wife? Inside his love story with Clare Fleetwood and their 23-year age gap (Image via Getty)Tommy Fleetwood’s success on the golf course has often put him in the spotlight, but one of the most important people behind his journey is his wife, Clare Fleetwood. The couple have been married since 2017 and share a son together. Clare is not only Tommy’s partner in life but has also played a major role in his professional career as his longtime manager. From turning down his first attempts at dating to becoming one of his biggest supporters, her story is closely tied to Tommy’s rise in golf.How Clare Fleetwood Became a Key Part of Tommy Fleetwood’s Career?Clare grew up in Manchester, England, and built a career in sports management. She worked for Hambric Sports Management and eventually became the company’s vice-president for Europe. Tommy already knew her through his brother Joe, who worked with the same agency.In a June 2015 blog for Golf Monthly, Tommy wrote, “I get on well with Clare Craig, too, who is vice-president of Europe. She’s always been around on Tour, and I’ve chatted to her a lot over the years.”Later that year, Clare became Tommy’s manager. Their working relationship eventually turned into a personal one, although Clare initially had doubts about mixing business with romance. Speaking on the Performance People podcast in 2023, she said, “Then we gave it six months, and it worked, so we carried on.”Tommy has often credited Clare for helping him stay focused. On the same podcast, he explained that she brings a calm approach and helps him make better decisions when golf becomes all-consuming.Tommy Fleetwood and Clare Fleetwood’s Relationship JourneyTheir relationship did not start smoothly. Clare revealed that Tommy asked her out several times, but she refused because of their 23-year age gap. “We’ve got a 23-year age difference. Of course, I turned him down. I was like, ‘Don’t be stupid,’” she recalled on the Performance People podcast.Over time, her feelings changed, and the pair began dating. In 2017, they publicly confirmed both their relationship and engagement. Later that year, Tommy thanked his “beautiful, amazing fiancé” after winning the Open de France. The couple married on Dec. 5, 2017, in a small beach ceremony in the Bahamas attended by about 30 guests.Clare Fleetwood’s Family Life With Tommy FleetwoodBefore meeting Tommy, Clare had two sons, Oscar and Mo, from a previous marriage. Both have developed an interest in golf and have appeared alongside Tommy during family events and tournaments.Tommy and Clare welcomed their son Franklin, known as Frankie, on Sept. 28, 2017. Tommy even withdrew from the British Masters to be present for his birth.The family was together again at the 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest, where Clare, Frankie, Oscar and Mo joined Tommy on the course. They celebrated with him after his memorable hole-in-one.Clare also remains a familiar face at tournaments. Whether Tommy is lifting a trophy or dealing with a tough loss, she is often there beside him, supporting him both as his wife and as one of the people who knows his game best.