Justin Thomas

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Profession: Golfer

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Biography: Justin Thomas is an American golfer known for his achievements on the PGA Tour and for being one of the leading golfers in the world. His career is marked by multiple PGA Tour wins, major championships, and being a former world number one. Thomas' father, Mike Thomas, was also a professional golfer.

Thomas demonstrated his talent early on by making the cut in the Wyndham Championship at the age of 16. He attended the University of Alabama and had a distinguished collegiate golf career. He turned professional in 2013, quickly earning his PGA Tour card and winning at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship in 2014.

The year 2017 was a breakthrough for Thomas with five PGA Tour victories, including the PGA Championship and the FedEx Cup. In May 2018, he became the 21st player to top the Official World Golf Ranking. He continued to excel with additional PGA Tour wins and team event victories.

Thomas has made a mark with record-setting performances, such as shooting a 59 at the Sony Open in Hawaii in 2017. He has also been involved in controversy, notably facing backlash for a homophobic slur in 2021. Off the golf course, he became a popular figure, including being the cover athlete for PGA Tour 2K21.

In recent years, he has participated in major golf events, including the 2023 Ryder Cup, and teamed up with caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay for the 2021–22 season.

Born: April 29, 1993
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Age: 31 years old

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus

Historical Events

2015-11-01 Justin Thomas earns his first PGA Tour victory at the CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2017-01-12 Justin Thomas (23) becomes the youngest player to shoot a sub-60 round of 59 in the opening round of the Sony Open at Waialae CC in Hawaii; he also wins the tournament
2017-08-13 PGA Championship Men's Golf, Quail Hollow GC: Justin Thomas wins his first major by 2 shots from Francesco Molinari, Patrick Reed & Louis Oosthuizen
2017-09-24 Tour Championship Men's Golf, East Lake GC: Xander Schauffele wins rich season-ending event by 1 stroke from Justin Thomas
2020-09-07 Tour Championship, Men's Golf, East Lake GC: Dustin Johnson wins by 3 strokes from Xander Schauffele & Justin Thomas; claims FedEx Cup, equal biggest winner's prize in golf, US$15m
2021-01-09 Justin Thomas uses a homophobic slur during the third round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions, leading to the end of sponsorships with Ralph Lauren and Woodford Reserve
2021-03-14 PGA Players Championship, TPC at Sawgrass: American Justin Thomas edges Lee Westwood of England by 1 stroke; Thomas wins $2.7m winner's share of the $15m purse
2022-05-22 PGA Championship Men's Golf, Southern Hills CC: 2017 champion Justin Thomas beats Will Zalatoris by 1 stroke in a 3-hole playoff after 54-hole leader Mito Pereira double bogeys the 72nd hole

Biographies and Sources

Justin Thomas - PGA Tour