Tommy Fleetwood is experiencing a groundswell of adoration from his home crowd at the 154th British Open. Southport, England, where Fleetwood is from, has turned out in significant numbers to support the golfer, affectionately known as "Tommy Lad" and the "Son of Southport."
Fans have packed the grandstands and lined the fairways of Royal Birkdale, generating an energetic atmosphere described as difficult to put into words unless one is present. Jon Rahm, who was paired with Fleetwood on Saturday, noted the constant and unconditional support the golfer receives from the large crowds.