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British Open crowds cheer Tommy Fleetwood at Royal Birkdale
Large crowds at the 154th British Open have shown strong support for English golfer Tommy Fleetwood during play at Royal Birkdale in Southport. The event has drawn an estimated 300,000 spectators this week.
Jul 18, 8:53 PM·1m read2 sources
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Crowds at the British Open have given Tommy Fleetwood repeated displays of support during rounds at Royal Birkdale. Southport is Fleetwood's hometown. Spectators lined grandstands and fairway ropes throughout the tournament, offering consistent encouragement to the local player.
"You hear it constantly no matter where he goes — it's constant unconditional support," Jon Rahm, who was paired with Fleetwood on Saturday, said. The 154th British Open is underway at the Southport course, with attendance reported at roughly 300,000 for the week.
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