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Tommy Fleetwood Denies 'Gamesmanship' Over Abu Dhabi Playoff Delay

The world No. 4 says a bathroom stop approved by the tournament director caused his late arrival.

Overview

  • Fleetwood explained he asked tournament director Miguel Viador for permission to use the toilet before the playoff and then ran back to the tee.
  • Sky SportsAndrew Coltart and on-course analyst Wayne Riley suggested the delay could be gamesmanship during the broadcast.
  • Fleetwood said he read the comments rather than hearing them live and called the way they were conveyed disappointing.
  • He stressed his close relationship with Aaron Rai and rejected any suggestion he tried to gain an advantage.
  • Attention now turns to the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, where Fleetwood is in the field and Rory McIlroy can clinch the Race to Dubai with a high finish.