Column: On the verge of missing the playoffs, Justin Thomas learning about meritocracy the hard way
1 year, 8 months ago

Column: On the verge of missing the playoffs, Justin Thomas learning about meritocracy the hard way

Associated Press  

As much as Justin Thomas is trying to look ahead at what he hopes lies around the corner, two memories confronted him Tuesday at the Wyndham Championship. He wound up missing the 54-hole cut and left with dreams of playing on the PGA Tour “for a really long time.” “I just can’t believe that was 14 years ago,” he said. It was 350 days ago when Thomas, already a two-time PGA champion with 15 wins and over $50 million in career earnings, sat in a Delaware hotel room as part of a players-only meeting that would reshape the model of the PGA Tour. “I know I’m really, really close to playing some really, really good golf,” Thomas said. “I have a chance to have one of the craziest endings to a PGA Tour season, and I’m going to try to do that.” About all he can do is look at the Wyndham Championship as an opportunity.

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Justin Thomas is asking fellow PGA Tour players to give more access to broadcast partners
2 months, 1 week ago

Justin Thomas is asking fellow PGA Tour players to give more access to broadcast partners

Associated Press  

The PGA Tour starts its network television schedule this week with CBS at Torrey Pines for the first of its 19 tournaments. “The more I think about it, the more I feel us giving more access and insight can make a WORLD of difference.” Thomas cited interviews before and during the round — CBS was the first to do a …

Louisville native Justin Thomas has work to do at PGA Championship, but 2-under 69 is good baseline
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Louisville native Justin Thomas has work to do at PGA Championship, but 2-under 69 is good baseline

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Justin Thomas wished his score reflected how he felt he played. The Louisville native certainly didn’t complain after he birdied four of his final six holes for a 2-under 69 on Thursday in the PGA Championship. “I easily could have shot four or five shots better today, but I’m proud of how I played the back nine …

Justin Thomas keeping one eye on Leeds’ play-off as he bids for third US PGA
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Thomas keeping one eye on Leeds’ play-off as he bids for third US PGA

The Independent  

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PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’24: Justin Thomas gets rare experience playing a major in his hometown
10 months, 3 weeks ago

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’24: Justin Thomas gets rare experience playing a major in his hometown

Associated Press  

Justin Thomas was back home in Kentucky for an occasion different from any other time in Louisville. Thomas was so choked up at the presentation he couldn’t speak until he eventually said, “The things I’ve felt today, I’ve never felt in any golf tournament I’ve won.” This was a week before the best golfers in the world — one of …

Thomas brings hard-earned lessons to PGA Championship defence
1 year, 10 months ago

Thomas brings hard-earned lessons to PGA Championship defence

The Hindu  

Hard-earned lessons from months of frustrating results are driving Justin Thomas into his PGA Championship title defence this week in Rochester, New York, as the American looks to get his game back on track. Thomas, who also won in 2017, has only two top-10 finishes this season and missed the cut at the Masters last month for the first time …

5 contenders as Justin Thomas sets out to defend US PGA Championship crown
1 year, 10 months ago

5 contenders as Justin Thomas sets out to defend US PGA Championship crown

The Independent  

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Thomas ready to put PGA Championship triumph behind him
2 years, 10 months ago

Thomas ready to put PGA Championship triumph behind him

The Hindu  

Three days on from completing a remarkable comeback to win the PGA Championship, Justin Thomas said he needs to put that triumph behind him before competing at this week's Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas. World number five Thomas will bid to become the first player to follow a major title with victory in his next start since Dustin …

Just in time, Thomas saves himself and a PGA Championship
2 years, 10 months ago

Just in time, Thomas saves himself and a PGA Championship

Associated Press  

TULSA, Okla. — Justin Thomas barely remembers his first PGA Championship five years ago except for fans chanting his initials and the 7-iron he hit on the 17th that effectively won it for him. Winning anywhere is hard even for great players — Thomas had gone 14 months since his last one — so as he climbed the hill toward …

Justin Thomas pays tribute to caddie for role in PGA Championship win
2 years, 10 months ago

Justin Thomas pays tribute to caddie for role in PGA Championship win

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Thomas cuts practice time to be mentally sharp for US Open
3 years, 9 months ago

Thomas cuts practice time to be mentally sharp for US Open

The Hindu  

Justin Thomas may not be riding a string of encouraging results ahead of this week's US Open but the world number 2 said on Tuesday he had actually reduced his practice time in a bid to remain mentally fresh. The US Open is meant to be the toughest test in golf and Thomas, who finished outside the top 40 in …

PGA in San Francisco: Justin Thomas gunning for elusive second major
4 years, 7 months ago

PGA in San Francisco: Justin Thomas gunning for elusive second major

The Hindu  

Newly-crowned world number one Justin Thomas said on Tuesday he was aiming to finally capture an elusive second major title at the PGA Championship in San Francisco this week. The 27-year-old American, whose maiden major title came at the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, said he felt no satisfaction getting a major under his belt early in his career. …

Justin Rose makes an electrifying return to golf as PGA Tour returns
4 years, 9 months ago

Justin Rose makes an electrifying return to golf as PGA Tour returns

Daily Mail  

On the day that golf led America’s major sports out of the lockdown, it seemed entirely appropriate that the joint frontrunner at the Charles Schwab Challenge on Thursday should be a man called Rose. On the day the game paid its own tribute to the slain George Floyd, how fitting that standing alongside Justin Rose on the leaderboard is the …

PGA Tour: Justin Thomas wins play-off for Tournament of Champions victory
5 years, 2 months ago

PGA Tour: Justin Thomas wins play-off for Tournament of Champions victory

The Hindu  

Justin Thomas claimed a second Tournament of Champions title with a thrilling play-off victory on Sunday. Thomas added to his 2017 triumph at the Tournament of Champions and moved onto 12 PGA Tour victories. Reed produced a brilliant final round with a 66 that sent him into the play-off with Thomas and defending champion Xander Schauffele. With light fading, Thomas …

Thomas knows what it takes
6 years, 9 months ago

Thomas knows what it takes

China Daily  

Justin Thomas of the US in action during the first round of French Open in Guyancourt, France, June 28, 2018. Even though his stint atop the Official World Golf Rankings lasted only a month, Justin Thomas has proven himself to be a worthy No 1 in every sense. Thomas counts celebrities like Michael Jordan, Steph Curry, Tiger Woods, Kid Rock …

Thomas voted PGA Tour player of the year
7 years, 5 months ago

Thomas voted PGA Tour player of the year

Associated Press  

Justin Thomas wrote down a dozen goals at the start of the season, some higher than others, none about winning PGA Tour player of the year. Thomas had a tour-best five victories, won his first major at the PGA Championship, set the tour’s 72-hole scoring record and captured the FedEx Cup. After all that, it was no surprise when the …

Justin Thomas: PGA Tour’s youngest 59 maker
8 years, 2 months ago

Justin Thomas: PGA Tour’s youngest 59 maker

CNN  

Story highlights Becomes youngest player to shoot sub-60 Joins seven others to score in 50s on PGA Tour CNN — He is the hottest player on the PGA Tour, and now Justin Thomas has made history by becoming the youngest player to break 60. pic.twitter.com/X6aRKX08la — PGA TOUR January 12, 2017 “Any time you’re in history, in any sport or …

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