PLAYER PROFILE · PGA TOUR
Justin Thomas is one of the most complete and combustible talents of his American generation – a two-time PGA Championship winner, a former World No. 1, and a player whose ceiling, on his day, is as high as anyone’s in the game.
| Full name | Justin Louis Thomas |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 April 1993, Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Turned pro | 2013 |
| Primary tour | PGA Tour |
| Height | 5′ 10″ (1.78 m) |
| Major championships | 2 (2017 & 2022 PGA) |
| PGA Tour wins | 16 |
| College | University of Alabama |
Early Life & College
Thomas was born into golf – his grandfather and his father, Mike, who remains his coach, were both PGA club professionals in Kentucky – and he grew up on a driving range in every meaningful sense. A standout junior, he played at the University of Alabama, winning a national title and the individual honours as college golf’s best player before turning professional in 2013. The transition was swift: within four years he was a major champion and the world’s top-ranked golfer.
The Majors & No. 1
Thomas won his first major at the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, the centrepiece of a season that also brought the FedEx Cup, Player of the Year honours, and a 59 at the Sony Open. He rose to World No. 1 in 2018. His second major, the 2022 PGA at Southern Hills, was the more dramatic: he began the final round seven shots off the lead, charged home, and won a play-off, one of the great closing-day comebacks in recent major history. Add the 2021 Players Championship and the résumé is that of a genuine modern great.
Peaks & Valleys
Thomas’s career has not been a straight line. A prolonged slump in form and putting cost him his place at the very top and, for a time, his automatic standing in American teams, and he has spoken candidly about the mental toll of it. But the talent has never been in doubt, and the returns to form – the low rounds, the run of birdies that only the best can produce – have repeatedly reminded the game of his class. Few players generate momentum, or a roaring gallery, quite like Thomas in full flight.
Playing Style
Thomas is an aggressive, emotional, feel-based player – long for his relatively slight frame, brilliant with his wedges, and possessed of a fist-pumping intensity that makes him one of the tour’s most watchable competitors. He is also one of its most respected: a Ryder and Presidents Cup stalwart whose passion in the team room is prized as highly as his ball-striking. When the putter is warm, he can go as low as anyone in golf.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many majors has Justin Thomas won?
Justin Thomas has won two major championships, both the PGA Championship – in 2017 at Quail Hollow and in 2022 at Southern Hills, the latter after a remarkable final-day comeback from seven strokes back.
How old is Justin Thomas and where is he from?
Thomas was born on 29 April 1993 in Louisville, Kentucky, into a golfing family – his father and grandfather were both club professionals. He played college golf at the University of Alabama and turned professional in 2013.
Has Justin Thomas been World No. 1?
Yes. Thomas first reached World No. 1 in May 2018 and returned to the top ranking again in August 2020. He was named PGA Tour Player of the Year for the 2016-17 season and won the FedEx Cup in 2017.
What is Justin Thomas’s lowest round?
Thomas shot a 59 in the opening round of the 2017 Sony Open in Hawaii, becoming one of a small handful of players in PGA Tour history to break 60. He also won The Players Championship in 2021.
Which tour does Justin Thomas play on?
Thomas plays on the PGA Tour, where he has won 16 titles and remains one of the leading American players of his generation. He is a close friend of Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler.