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Justin Thomas and Keegan Bradley clashed with a PGA official after being warned they were on the clock for pace of play at the PGA Championship, arguing the pace-rule doesn’t account for golf’s real-time dynamics; the incident comes amid a stricter 2025 pace-of-play policy and followed Garrick Higgo’s two-stroke penalty for being late, highlighting ongoing enforcement as rounds run long at Aronimink.
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 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.
Justin Thomas made a hole-in-one on the second hole with his daughter Molly Grace on his shoulders during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National, celebrating a joyous family moment ahead of the Masters.
Cam Young won The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass by one stroke over Matthew Fitzpatrick for his second PGA Tour title, and Justin Thomas waited to congratulate him after the final putt, making the moment feel particularly meaningful.
Justin Thomas says Scottie Scheffler’s early The Players struggles look like timing issues rather than a fundamental flaw, noting inconsistent driving and weak around-the-green play as part of a temporary slump for the world No. 1.
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.
Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas will lead the U.S. team at the Ryder Cup, opening the matches at Bethpage Black against European duo Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, with the captain aiming to set an energetic tone and leverage their competitive spirit to inspire the team.
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.
Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, and Tommy Fleetwood share the lead at the Travelers Championship after a challenging round affected by strong winds, with players experiencing fluctuating scores and conditions shaping the weekend's competition.
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 missed the cut at the Masters Tournament after a disastrous finish, playing the last four holes at seven over par to finish one stroke above the cutline. Other notable golfers, including Wyndham Clark, Viktor Hovland, Dustin Johnson, and Jordan Spieth, also failed to make the cut at Augusta National.
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 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 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.