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Justin Thomas's Masters Par 3 Ace Sparks $1,000 Bet With Spieth and Homa
golf2 days ago

Justin Thomas's Masters Par 3 Ace Sparks $1,000 Bet With Spieth and Homa

Justin Thomas hit the 116th hole‑in‑one in Masters Par 3 history at Augusta, then cheekily told his playing partners Jordan Spieth and Max Homa that they owe him $1,000 each for the ace. There’s no prize money in the Par 3 contest, just a crystal vase, and JT’s dig comes against the backdrop of Spieth and Homa’s long‑track careers (and a nod to Thomas’s own 2016 Par 3 ace with Rickie Fowler).

Aaron Rai Wins 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest as Bradley Makes History with Back-to-Back Aces
sports2 days ago

Aaron Rai Wins 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest as Bradley Makes History with Back-to-Back Aces

Aaron Rai won the 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest with a 6-under 21, highlighted by four holes-in-one: Justin Thomas (No. 2) and Wyndham Clark (No. 7) earlier, plus Keegan Bradley (No. 8) becoming the first to ace in back-to-back years, and Tommy Fleetwood also acing No. 4 with his son Frankie on the bag. The event featured heartwarming family moments and a 90-year-old Gary Player delivering a long birdie, but, as tradition holds, no Par 3 winner has ever gone on to win the Masters in the same year.

Thomas: Packed PGA Tour Schedule Shrinks Cognizant Classic Field
sports1 month ago

Thomas: Packed PGA Tour Schedule Shrinks Cognizant Classic Field

Justin Thomas says it's a bummer that the Cognizant Classic has lost star players due to a crowded PGA Tour schedule, with Brooks Koepka headlining a weakened field. He describes the calendar as a 'good problem' but notes many top players are skipping the Florida event to prep for Bay Hill and The Players, while he returns from back surgery and would love to play Torrey Pines and Colonial but can’t fit four or five weeks in a row.

Scheffler and Fleetwood Lead in Windswept 2025 Travelers Championship
sports9 months ago

Scheffler and Fleetwood Lead in Windswept 2025 Travelers Championship

The 2025 Travelers Championship is in its Moving Day with Scottie Scheffler leading, but Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood are close behind. Fleetwood made the longest putt of the season, while Scheffler faced a rare triple bogey. The leaderboard is tight with notable players like Jason Day and Rory McIlroy also in contention, and live coverage is ongoing.

"2024 Masters: Notable Stars Miss Cut, Including Spieth, Hovland, and Thomas"
sportsgolf2 years ago

"2024 Masters: Notable Stars Miss Cut, Including Spieth, Hovland, and Thomas"

Blustery conditions at the 2024 Masters led to big names like Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Viktor Hovland missing the cut, while Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler surged to the top of the leaderboard. Spieth struggled with a quadruple-bogey 9 and finished 9 over, Thomas missed the cut after a late collapse, and Hovland's strong start was derailed by a second-round 81. The tournament continues with Round 3 airing live on CBS, featuring the best golfers at Augusta National.

"Justin Thomas' Epic Collapse Headlines Masters 2024 Cut List"
sportsgolf2 years ago

"Justin Thomas' Epic Collapse Headlines Masters 2024 Cut List"

Justin Thomas suffered a dramatic collapse, going seven over on the final four holes to miss the cut at the Masters, helping move the cutline and allowing 11 more players to advance. Notable players joining him in an early exit include Justin Rose, Viktor Hovland, Jordan Spieth, Sam Burns, Brian Harman, Bubba Watson, and Dustin Johnson, with various struggles and missed opportunities contributing to their disappointing finishes at Augusta National.

"Justin Thomas and Caddie Jim 'Bones' Mackay Split Ahead of Masters"
sports2 years ago

"Justin Thomas and Caddie Jim 'Bones' Mackay Split Ahead of Masters"

Justin Thomas and caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay have parted ways just before the Masters, with Thomas hiring veteran caddie Matt Minister for the upcoming tournament. Despite their successful partnership, Thomas had a turbulent season in 2023 but has shown improvement recently. Mackay, who was set to work as an on-course reporter for NBC, and Thomas expressed mutual respect and well wishes for each other's future endeavors.

"Justin Thomas Parts Ways with Caddie 'Bones' Mackay Ahead of Masters"
sports2 years ago

"Justin Thomas Parts Ways with Caddie 'Bones' Mackay Ahead of Masters"

Justin Thomas announces his split with caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay just days before the Masters, expressing gratitude for their time together and acknowledging Mackay's impact on his career. Thomas has struggled recently, with inconsistent performances, and will have a new caddie at Augusta next week. Mackay, known for his long tenure as Phil Mickelson's caddie, had briefly joined NBC and the Golf Channel as a commentator before returning to Thomas' bag.

"Justin Thomas Shocks Golf World with Pre-Masters Caddie Split"
sports2 years ago

"Justin Thomas Shocks Golf World with Pre-Masters Caddie Split"

Justin Thomas has parted ways with his caddie, Jim "Bones" Mackay, just a week before the 2024 Masters, following a tough stretch in his career. The two-time PGA Championship winner expressed gratitude for their time together and hinted at great things to come for both of them. Thomas did not announce his new caddie, and the split comes after a challenging 2023 season and mixed results at the start of 2024.