Tommy Fleetwood slammed for gamesmanship in | Golf News

Yet moments before the tense finale, Fleetwood saved Rai ready at the 18th tee, prompting criticism from TV commentator and former European tour skilled Andrew Coltart. “This is what I don’t like,” said Coltart. “To me, they’ve both got to arrive at the tee at the same time. I don’t like that. That gives the person who arrives on the tee last an advantage.”, reviews The Mirror. 

Fellow commentator David Howell responded “I know what you mean, the right thing to do would be to arrive together.” Wayne Riley, a former skilled golfer and tv analyst, then interjected: “Tommy is just slowing it all down, a little gamesmanship, clever. Making him wait, stew.”

Rai collected $1,520,000 for his Abu Dhabi triumph, marking his second Rolex Series victory following his 2020 Scottish Open win. Despite lacking a birdie alternative on the 18th gap that would have sealed the title outright, he finally secured the championship.

“It’s hard to sum up [my emotions],” said Rai, 30.

“You’re so focused on playing the round and staying in the zone, it’s hard to put into words at the moment how it feels. It is amazing to be stood here. “Tommy is a phenomenal participant and an even better particular person. To play with him the last two days was actually particular. It’s wonderful to be right here.”

Tommy also praised Rai’s performance throughout the tournament.

“I believe it was a actually good day of endurance for me. There was a lot of good scores on the market and you are taking part in with Aaron who performed phenomenally effectively. He was unbelievable today in every division.

“Yeah, I think, look, I was bogey-free but only 3-under playing 16 which is a decent round of golf. I actually felt it felt pretty tough like on 14, 15, 16, 17, even 18, in the wind, greens are getting a bit crustier.

“Felt like I used to be taking part in effectively. Was type of falling short of the fellows that had been doing great. But a actually big end, so completely satisfied with that, and yeah, a good day.”