Tommy Fleetwood Heads to East Lake Following St. Louis Struggles

Tommy Fleetwood, currently eighth in FedExCup points, concluded the 2026 BMW Championship in St. Louis with weekend rounds of 74 and 70. With his position in the Tour Championship already secured, the stakes at Bellerive were relatively low for the 35-year-old Englishman. His performance marked his lowest placement since a T-52 finish at the RBC Heritage in April, and it extended his streak of events without a second victory for the year, having missed only one cut in 2026 at the PGA Championship at Aronimink.

Despite a somewhat inconsistent showing in St. Louis, which included double bogeys on the par-3 6th hole on both Saturday and Sunday, Fleetwood now looks ahead to East Lake. This venue holds significance for him, as it was the site of his career breakthrough victory last summer. The question remains whether he can replicate that success or when his next win will materialize.

Odds and Outlook for East Lake

Oddsmakers appear to maintain confidence in Fleetwood's potential at the Tour Championship. He is currently listed as the third favorite, behind Scottie Scheffler, who is priced at +350 (Bovada), and Rory McIlroy. Fleetwood's current price is +2500 (Bovada). This distinction as a leading contender is one he has not held since this time last year, when he entered East Lake on a strong run of form.

In contrast to his recent struggles, Fleetwood's momentum heading into last year's Tour Championship included a T-3 finish at the FedEx St. Jude Championship and a T-4 at the BMW Championship. This year, his path to East Lake follows a different trajectory, prompting observers to consider if he can rediscover the form that led him to victory at the course previously.