Tommy Fleetwood’s secret to convincing wife 23-year age gap was a good idea
Tommy Fleetwood confessed it was “perseverance” which helped him win over his wife Clare, despite their massive 23-year age gap. Fleetwood has finally secured his maiden victory on the PGA Tour at the 164th attempt.
The wait proved worthwhile, as he claimed the Tour Championship for his debut title, which also earned him the FedEx Cup and the colossal £7.4million prize. His PGA Tour drought has ended at the perfect time, with the Ryder Cup starting on September 26.
However, it’s not solely on the golf course where Fleetwood has refused to give up on winning the biggest prizes. The 34-year-old demonstrated similar resolve and persistence when it came to capturing the heart of his wife, Clare, who is 57 years old.
The couple first encountered each other professionally as Clare initially served as Fleetwood’s agent, before they developed romantic feelings. During an appearance on the Ainslie and Ainslie Performance People podcast, the duo provided a glimpse into how they united as a couple.
When prompted to identify the biggest opportunity she has ever rejected, Fleetwood cheekily said: “Me. She turned me down originally.”
Clare then swiftly answered: “I did. We’ve got a 23-year age difference. Of course, I turned him down. I was like, ‘Don’t be stupid!'”
