The household of Tommy Fleetwood, who’s in motion on the Gamers Championship, has fled their house in Dubai.
Tommy Fleetwood’s household have managed to get out of Dubai (Picture: Getty)
Golf star Tommy Fleetwood is a “relieved” man after his household managed to flee Dubai amid the battle within the Center East. Fleetwood and spouse Clare relocated to the United Arab Emirates in 2022.
Numerous Britons residing within the metropolis have returned house amid warfare within the area, with footage displaying a drone placing a high-rise constructing. On March 7, the UK Overseas Workplace suggested in opposition to all however important journey to the UAE because the nation has been affected by conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran. Fleetwood’s spouse, son and stepsons had been in Dubai whereas he was competing. Now, nevertheless, they’ve returned to the UK, touching down earlier this week.
“After all [I’m reassured],” the golfer, 35, stated after his opening spherical on the Gamers Championship. “It’s tough not having the ability to journey. That has clearly been tough. However when you realize they’re wonderful, that is form of a aid.”
“All I can say is that my household felt very protected and I believe the nation and the leaders have finished a tremendous job of constructing all people really feel protected and effectively and guarded. I do know my household have been protected and that is the essential factor. However you would want for various.”
Regardless of worries about his household, Fleetwood managed to focus on his sport on the Gamers. He carded a three-under-par 69 within the opening spherical at Sawgrass, leaving him two strokes behind the lead, collectively held by 5 gamers, together with European Ryder Cup begin Sepp Straka.
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