{"id":37503,"date":"2026-07-16T05:13:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T05:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/37503\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T05:13:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T05:13:26","slug":"life-size-crochet-model-of-tommy-fleetwood-gets-the-legendary-golfer-to-a-tee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/37503\/","title":{"rendered":"Life size crochet model of Tommy Fleetwood gets the legendary golfer to a tee"},"content":{"rendered":"

A life-size crocheted model of Tommy Fleetwood has taken pride of place in Churchtown Village in time for The 154th Open \u2013 and it\u2019s got the legendary golfer to a tee!<\/p>\n

The dashing double, complete with flowing locks and sporty cap, is standing between benches outside St Cuthbert\u2019s Church in Moss Lane.<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s an amazing likeness for the Southport-born sportsman who\u2019s hoping for a hometown victory in the golfing championship which starts proper at Royal Birkdale tomorrow.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been created by nifty knitters from the Southport Hookers who say on their Facebook page:<\/p>\n

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\u201cMonths in the making, and Tommy is finally here.\u00a0What a moment!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not the only model of Mr Fleetwood by the guerilla artists who won the prestigious Sefton Arts Award at the 2026 Grand Pride of Sefton Awards in April \u2013 after a year in which they\u2019d made headlines all over the world when they created a life-size crocheted Supermarine Spitfire which they installed in Town Hall Gardens on Lord Street in Southport.<\/p>\n

The Southport Hookers, who meet in a secret location to crochet their artworks, are well known for their imaginative postbox toppers which they put around Southport and have included mini woollen versions of Willy Wonka, Paddington Bear, Tigger, and more.<\/p>\n

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Needless to say, Tommy Fleetwood has also been immortalised as a topper and is currently starring on top of a postbox at Hillside Bridge outside Hillside Station \u2013 the nearest postbox to Royal Birkdale.<\/p>\n

In that the golfer, dressed in natty blue trousers and stripey blue top, can be seen lining up a putt at the 18th hole, watched closely by his caddy.<\/p>\n

The Southport Hookers say: <\/p>\n

\u201cOur handcrafted topper celebrates the excitement as The Open comes to Royal Birkdale.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re heading to the golf or passing through, be sure to stop by, take a photo, and say hello to Tommy!\u201d<\/p>\n

Wishing Tommy and all the players the \u2018very best\u2019 for a fantastic championship week, they add: \u201cWe hope it brings a smile to visitors and locals alike.\u201d<\/p>\n

Find out more here<\/a>.
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