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March 12, 2026
Tommy Fleetwood relieved as family able to leave Dubai for UK amid conflict
World No 3 talks about situation at Players Championship
TL;DR
- Tommy Fleetwood's family has returned to England from Dubai following conflict in the Middle East.
- Fleetwood expressed relief and acknowledged the difficulty of the situation, noting his family felt safe.
- His family's departure from Dubai involved canceled flights and a lucky timing to get on a flight.
- Fleetwood's family is expected to join him before an upcoming PGA Tour stop in Texas.
- Fleetwood shot an opening round of 69 at the Players Championship.
- Rory McIlroy hit a 330-yard drive despite concerns about a back injury.
- World No 1 Scottie Scheffler shot a level-par 72.
- Justin Thomas shot a 68, marking a return to prominence after back surgery in late 2025.
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