# Tommy Fleetwood returns to familiar Royal Birkdale course

English golfer Tommy Fleetwood is competing at Royal Birkdale, a course where he has previously performed well. As a local hero, his presence draws attention from fans and media. The event highlights his ongoing career and connection to the venue.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/16/local-hero-tommy-fleetwood-royal-birkdale-southport-open) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:01:12 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/cvg8wv88j22o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:47:16 GMT