What a day for McIlroy and Fleetwood. And the pair have not stopped singing each other’s praises. 

Asked why the pair enjoy so much success in foursomes, Fleetwood said: “It’s Rory McIlroy first. I can play from a lot of the places where he hits it.

“We loved getting the chance to play together in Rome. Our games match really nicely, we’re really close off the course. Like Rory has said, our families so really close. I’m just the lucky one that gets to play alongside Rory McIlroy in the foursomes so I’ll take that any day.”

McIlroy added: “Yeah, you have to just focus on the task at hand. In the team format, foresomes, fourballs, you can stick together with your partner and it makes it a little bit easier.

“Like Tommy said, the feeling is absolutely mutual. It’s an absolute pleasure to play alongside him and we had a great time in Rome and we’ve been able to back that up with two great wins here. Excited with where our team is and we have to keep our foot down.”