English golfer Tommy Fleetwood pulls out of French Open 'due to illness'
Tommy Fleetwood plays a shot on the first hole during the second round of the Tour Championship golf tournament, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Credit: AP/Colin Hubbard
PARIS — Ryder Cup star Tommy Fleetwood pulled out of the French Open ahead of Saturday's third round after feeling unwell.
Organizers posted a brief message on the European Tour website saying Fleetwood “sadly had to withdraw due to illness.” No further details were given. The two-time major runner-up was 6-under after his second round on Friday.
Fellow Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick held the overnight lead on 13-under at Le Golf National outside Paris, where the Ryder Cup was staged in 2018.
Jeff Winther of Denmark was one shot behind before they began their third rounds.
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