Tommy Fleetwood says sorry for comment about Ryder Cup skipper Luke Donald

Tommy Fleetwood had a mad moment during an appearance on live radio as he discussed the forthcoming Ryder Cup. 

The Englishman was named as one of Luke Donald's six captain's picks on 4 September. 

Fleetwood had been hoping to qualify automatically but in the end Matthew Fitzpatrick nabbed the last spot via the world points list. 

Which meant that Fleetwood had to rely on his fellow Englishman to pick the Liverpool lad. 

The reality of the situation is that it seemed inconceivable that Fleetwood wouldn't be involved given he has played well this campaign. 

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Granted, he went winless but he represented himself well in the major championships and was oh so close to winning that maiden PGA Tour title. 

Fleetwood joined BBC radio presenter Rick Edwards to discuss the forthcoming Cup where he was asked what type of captain Donald will be.

"S---t" came the reply from Fleetwood in a comment that was clearly meant as a joke. Edwards apologised. As did Fleetwood. 

Fleetwood then offered:

Fleetwood was the first player Donald announced on 4 September. 

THE FIRST PICK IS HERE!



Tommy Fleetwood is Luke Donald's first captain's pick! pic.twitter.com/TUCTcTWhgg

— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) September 4, 2023

This will be Fleetwood's third Ryder Cup and his second on home soil. Donald described Fleetwood as 'a flusher' as he welcomed him to the fold, adding:

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"Thanks Luke"



So polite from Tommy pic.twitter.com/ZmOhEbTjeh

— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) September 4, 2023

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