Southport golfer Tommy Fleetwood has claimed an incredible Silver Medal for Team GB in the Paris Olympics.
The resort golfer, who grew up playing on the municipal course in the town centre, fought bravely and even came close to gold in the tense shootout in France today.
Fleetwood famously inspired Europe to Ryder Cup victory in 2018 at Le Golf National – where the Paris 2024 event is being held – and received huge support as he moved to 13 under overall.
Cheered on by adoring crowds the Brit narrowly lost out to the United States golfer and recent Open champion Schauffele.
The tense final round went down to the final hole and a very strong showing on the 18th was just not enough to make gold.
Tommy can be incredibly proud of his efforts on the course given he gave a considerable run to the end against Scottie Scheffler, the current best men’s player on the planet.