Fleetwood wins inaugural DP World India Championship in Delhi by two

Tommy Fleetwood closed with a 7 under 65 on Sunday to win the inaugural DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club, finishing two strokes ahead of Japan’s Keita Nakajima. Fleetwood’s late surge — including a run of birdies around the turn — carried him to 22 under for the tournament and capped a strong run of results in a season that has already featured a Tour Championship victory and a central role for Europe in the Ryder Cup.

Fleetwood began the final round two shots behind Nakajima and turned the tide with a string of birdies between holes seven and ten. Nakajima, who posted a bogeyfree 69, stayed in contention through steady ball striking but could not close the gap. Shane Lowry, Alex Fitzpatrick and Thriston Lawrence finished in a tie for third at 18 under after final rounds of 68, 67 and 65 respectively. Rory McIlroy carded a 71 and ended tied for 26th, 11 shots off the lead.

“It feels great,” Fleetwood said after the win, referring to the result amid a season of high-profile achievements. He also described a personal motivation for the victory, saying he had wanted to create a moment for his young son on the 18th green. Fleetwood’s win secures his place in the DP...