Fleetwood philosophical after Taylor’s 72ft putt denies him Canadian Open title
by Guardian sport and Associated Press from US news | The Guardian on (#6C5HW)
- Nick Taylor is first Canadian to win home open in 69 years
- Fleetwood looks forward to this week's US Open
Tommy Fleetwood decided to focus on the positives after losing out on what would have been his first PGA Tour title in dramatic circumstances on Sunday.
Fleetwood and Nick Taylor, who was playing in front of a rowdy home crowd at the Canadian Open, were on the fourth playoff hole when the title was decided. Taylor made a 72ft eagle putt to win the tournament, then tossed his putter into the air and jumped into the arms of caddie Dave Markle. He became the first Canadian in 69 years to win the tournament. It was also the longest successful putt of Taylor's PGA Tour career.
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