Before he makes a run at his first major championship at Augusta National on one of the most iconic stages in all of golf, Tommy Fleetwood has something else on his mind.
As the 35-year-old prepares to compete against the best players in the world and chase a win at The Masters, his focus isn’t solely on scorecards or the leaderboard. Instead, there’s an equally meaningful moment coming up, one that includes an important shot that won’t be coming off his own club, but from his young son, Frankie.
Fleetwood and Frankie’s Moment
For Fleetwood, one of the most cherished traditions of Masters week doesn’t come during tournament play, but rather at the Par-3 Contest, where family takes center stage. Last year, his then 7-year-old son, Frankie, stepped up to the ninth tee with a big goal: reach the green. It was ambitious, and despite his best effort, the ball landed short, splashing into the water of Ike’s Pond.
Still, the moment turned into something memorable. Frankie handled the disappointment with charm, offering a candid and determined response afterward.
“Well, I’ve been doing my hardest to get it over the green. I’ve been practicing as hard as I can, just not reaching it this year. But I’m just trying my hardest.” he said.
Now 8 years old, Frankie hasn’t let that moment go. In fact, it’s become a major point of conversation in the Fleetwood household. He’s eager for another chance, confident that this could be the year he finally clears the water and finds the green.
Fleetwood, however, isn’t entirely convinced.
“I’m unconvinced he can carry it,” Tommy said. “He obviously very positively thinks he can. As long as he hits a good shot, I’m kind of OK with it. I’m excited to go there, I’m excited to play. Frankie, you know, will be trying his hardest.”
Masters Perspective
As Fleetwood prepares to tee it up for his 10th Masters appearance, his perspective on the week has evolved. While the pursuit of a green jacket remains a career goal, moments like these have taken on great importance.
When asked about supporting Frankie, Fleetwood emphasized just how meaningful the Par-3 Contest has become for players and their families.
“I always say one of the most special things about the Masters is for us as players to have something so big in your career, like playing the Masters or even trying to win the Masters, having something so unique, something that’s so special for the family right before it on a Wednesday, I just think is amazing,” Fleetwood said.
For Fleetwood, watching Frankie grow up alongside his own Masters journey has added a deeply personal layer to the experience. Each year brings both another opportunity to compete and another chance for his son to take that shot.
“I think more than anything the pressure is on me to keep making the Masters until he reaches the green on the ninth,” Fleetwood joked.
Frankie has already attended nine Masters tournaments, missing only Fleetwood’s first appearance before he was born. That consistency has made the event a shared tradition, one that continues to strengthen their bond.
“Being a parent is the best thing ever,” Fleetwood said, summing up the heart of his week. “I’m lucky that my family are with me this week.”
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