Tommy Fleetwood's Long, Strange (Mostly Successful) Season Continues

On a new Dan's Golf World Show, the crew discusses Tommy Fleetwood's latest runner-up finish, and what kind of playing career they might prefer to his.

Dan Evans | Nov 14, 2025

Tommy Fleetwood is a hot topic on this week's Dan's Golf World Show. / Dan Evans

Tommy Fleetwood has had an eventful 2025, and it continues this month.

At the Abu Dhabi Championship on the DP World Tour this past weekend, Fleetwood lost in a playoff to Aaron Rai. Fleetwood famously was without a PGA Tour win for years, before winning the Tour Championship at East Lake in August.

Fleetwood has six career second-place finishes on the PGA Tour, and he previously held the record for the most second-place finishes without a win until his breakthrough at the Tour Championship.

The Dan’s Golf World Show debates on whether a player would prefer a career like Fleetwood's or that of a one-hit wonder major winner.

In other news, Fleetwood opened another school this past weekend in Abu Dhabi. This is the third edition of the Tommy Fleetwood Academy, with the other two being located in Dubai and the United Kingdom.

These Tommy Fleetwood Academies are built with state-of-the-art equipment, including the Trackman 4, a tour grade radar gun and pressure plates to track a player's stance and movement while swinging.

This technology is more advanced than any golfer in history has ever been able to benefit from. Schools like the Tommy Fleetwood Academy allow young golfers to learn more about their swing than their competition, leading to more skilled golfers over time.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Dan’s Golf World Show to hear how one host believes sports are evolving more than ever, especially golf. And visit the full archive of episodes on SI Golf.

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Published Nov 14, 2025

DAN EVANS

Dan Evans, a powerhouse golf content creator on Instagram and TikTok, boasts a rich and diverse background that fuels his current success. Known for his inspiring weight loss journey on The Biggest Loser, successful career as a top ten recording artist, national spokesperson and event host for the Biggest Loser RunWalk 5k and half marathon race series, and his love for cooking, which led him to earn a culinary degree and create and host his own cooking show, Dan has rapidly emerged as a beloved figure in the golf community. Harnessing his diverse background and experiences, he has channeled his passion for golf into compelling content that reaches millions. With over 100 million views, his unique and engaging personality, coupled with his exceptional storytelling style, resonates with golf fans worldwide. As Dan continues to captivate and connect with a growing audience on a weekly basis, he solidifies his place as an influential figure within the golf community and beyond, proving that his love for the sport knows no bounds.