History of Justin Thomas in Timeline

Justin Thomas is a highly accomplished American professional golfer on the PGA Tour, known for his exceptional skill and competitive drive. He achieved the world number one ranking and had a remarkable year in 2017, securing five PGA Tour victories and winning the prestigious FedEx Cup. Thomas has demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure, winning two major golf championships; the PGA Championship in both 2017 and 2022. His accomplishments have solidified his position as one of the top golfers in the world.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1960: Comparison to Golf Legends

At the Dell Technologies Championship, in 2017 Thomas became the fourth golfer since 1960 to win five times in a PGA Tour season before turning 25, putting him alongside Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Jordan Spieth.

1990: Father's Role at Harmony Landing Country Club

Since 1990, Mike Thomas, Justin Thomas' father, has been the head professional at the Harmony Landing Country Club in Goshen, Kentucky.

April 29, 1993: Justin Thomas Born

On April 29, 1993, Justin Louis Thomas was born. He is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour and is a former world number one.

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August 2009: PGA Tour Cut at Wyndham Championship

In August 2009, Justin Thomas played in the Wyndham Championship on the PGA Tour and became the third-youngest player to make the cut in a PGA Tour event, at 16 years, 3 months and 24 days.

2011: Graduation from St. Xavier High School

In 2011, Justin Thomas graduated from St. Xavier High School.

2012: Haskins and Jack Nicklaus Awards

In 2012, as a freshman at the University of Alabama, Justin Thomas won both the Haskins Award and the Jack Nicklaus Award as the most outstanding collegiate golfer.

2013: Turning Professional

In 2013, Justin Thomas turned professional, foregoing his final two years of college, and earned his tour card on the Web.com Tour through qualifying school.

2013: National Championship Team

In 2013, Justin Thomas was a member of the national championship team while playing college golf at the University of Alabama.

2014: First Professional Win

In 2014, Justin Thomas secured his first professional victory at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship. He also finished fifth in the Web.com Tour regular season and third after the Web.com Tour Finals.

November 1, 2015: First PGA Tour Victory at CIMB Classic

On November 1, 2015, Justin Thomas earned his first PGA Tour victory by winning the CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He shot a course-record 61 during the second round, finishing with a 26-under-par winning score.

2015: PGA Tour Season and Rookie of the Year

In 2015, Justin Thomas collected seven top-10s and 15 top-25s on the PGA Tour, with fourth-place finishes at the Quicken Loans National and Sanderson Farms Championship as his best results. He finished 32nd at the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup and lost the Rookie of the Year award to Daniel Berger.

October 2016: Second Tour Win at CIMB Classic

In October 2016, Justin Thomas successfully defended his title at the CIMB Classic, securing his second tour win.

January 2017: SBS Tournament of Champions and Sony Open Win

In January 2017, Justin Thomas won the SBS Tournament of Champions. The following week, he won the Sony Open in Hawaii, becoming the seventh player in PGA Tour history to shoot a 59 and setting tournament records for 18, 36, 54, and 72 holes.

August 2017: First Major Win at PGA Championship

In August 2017, Justin Thomas secured his first major championship by winning the 2017 PGA Championship by two shots.

September 24, 2017: FedEx Cup Champion

On September 24, 2017, Justin Thomas became the FedEx Cup champion after finishing runner-up to Xander Schauffele at the Tour Championship.

October 2017: Victory at CJ Cup

In October 2017, Justin Thomas won the CJ Cup in South Korea, which was the third event of the 2017–18 season. He defeated Marc Leishman in a sudden-death playoff, marking his seventh PGA Tour win.

2017: U.S. Open Performance

During the third round of the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills, Justin Thomas equaled the U.S. Open single-round record of 63. He finished the tournament tied for ninth place.

2017: Breakout Year and FedEx Cup Championship

In 2017, Justin Thomas had a breakout year, winning five PGA Tour events and securing the FedEx Cup championship.

February 2018: Victory at The Honda Classic

In February 2018, Justin Thomas won The Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, marking his eighth victory on tour. He secured the win in a playoff against Luke List, elevating him to the top of the FedEx Cup standings and number three in the world rankings.

May 2018: Reaching World Number One

In May 2018, Justin Thomas became the 21st player to reach the top of the Official World Golf Ranking.

September 2018: Ryder Cup Participation

In September 2018, Justin Thomas participated in the 2018 Ryder Cup as part of the U.S. team. Despite the team's loss to Europe, Thomas had a strong individual performance, going 4–1–0 and winning his singles match against Rory McIlroy.

2018: Ascension to World Number One

In 2018, Justin Thomas became the world number one golfer, replacing Dustin Johnson. He held the ranking for four weeks before Johnson regained it.

February 17, 2019: Second Place Finish at Genesis Open

On February 17, 2019, Justin Thomas led the Genesis Open entering the final round but finished second to J. B. Holmes after shooting 75 in gusty conditions, including a four-putt for a double bogey.

August 18, 2019: BMW Championship Victory

On August 18, 2019, Justin Thomas shot 25-under-par and won the BMW Championship at Medinah Country Club, leading to him topping the FedEx Cup standings.

October 20, 2019: Second CJ Cup Win

On October 20, 2019, Justin Thomas won the CJ Cup in South Korea, marking his second victory in the tournament's three-year history.

December 2019: Presidents Cup Participation

In December 2019, Justin Thomas played on the U.S. team at the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia. The U.S. team won, and Thomas went 3–1–1.

2019: Skin Cancer Diagnosis

In 2019, Justin Thomas revealed his diagnosis with a form of skin cancer and underwent surgery to remove a melanoma from his leg. He has since promoted sun safety.

January 5, 2020: Sentry Tournament of Champions Victory

On January 5, 2020, Justin Thomas won the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua Resort in Maui, Hawaii, for the second time, in a playoff over Xander Schauffele and Patrick Reed.

August 2, 2020: WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational Victory

On August 2, 2020, Justin Thomas won the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational at TPC Southwind in Tennessee, marking his 13th career victory on the PGA Tour and returning him to Number One in the Official World Golf Ranking.

2020: Season Update

As of the 2020–21 season.

2020: PGA Tour 2K21 Cover Appearance

In 2020, Justin Thomas appeared on the cover of the video game PGA Tour 2K21.

2020: Non-Chronological Results

In 2020, Justin Thomas had results that were not in chronological order.

January 9, 2021: Homophobic Slur Controversy

On January 9, 2021, during the third round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii, Justin Thomas faced criticism for using a homophobic slur. Sponsors Ralph Lauren and Woodford Reserve ended their relationships with him as a result.

March 2021: The Players Championship Victory

In March 2021, Justin Thomas shot a final round four-under par 68 to win the 2021 Players Championship by one stroke over Lee Westwood.

September 2021: Ryder Cup Win with U.S. Team

In September 2021, Justin Thomas played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. The U.S. team won, and Thomas went 2–1–1, winning his Sunday singles match against Tyrrell Hatton.

2021: Caddie Change

For the 2021–22 season, Justin Thomas replaced his caddie, Jimmy Johnson, with Jim "Bones" Mackay. Mackay stepped into the role at the CJ Cup, the last round of golf Johnson caddied for Thomas was at the 2021 Ryder Cup.

2021: Engagement to Jillian Wisniewski

In 2021, Justin Thomas became engaged to Jillian Wisniewski.

May 22, 2022: Second PGA Championship Win

On May 22, 2022, Justin Thomas secured his second major and second PGA Championship, defeating Will Zalatoris in a playoff after overcoming a 7-shot deficit entering the day, a PGA Championship record.

2022: Marriage to Jillian Wisniewski

In 2022, Justin Thomas married Jillian Wisniewski.

2022: Presidents Cup Participation and Results

In 2022, Justin Thomas qualified for the U.S. team at the Presidents Cup. He won all four matches paired with Jordan Spieth but lost in the singles.

2022: Second PGA Championship Win

In 2022, Justin Thomas won his second major golf championship, claiming victory at the PGA Championship.

2022: Championship and Invitational Discontinued

Note that the Championship and Invitational were discontinued from 2022.

2022: Last Win Before the RBC Heritage

The 2022 PGA Championship was Thomas's last win until he won the RBC Heritage in 2025.

September 2023: Ryder Cup Appearance

In September 2023, Justin Thomas played on the U.S. team in the Ryder Cup in Italy. The European team won, and Thomas went 1–2–1, including a win in his Sunday singles match.

November 2023: Netflix Cup Win

In November 2023, Justin Thomas competed in the inaugural Netflix Cup, streamed as Netflix's first live sports broadcast. He and Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr. won the event after Thomas won the "Closest to the Pin" style playoff.

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2023: Struggles in Golf Ranking

In 2023, Justin Thomas experienced struggles, causing him to fall outside the top 30 in the world golf ranking.

2024: Birth of First Child

In 2024, Justin Thomas and Jillian Wisniewski welcomed their first child, a daughter.

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2024: Continued Ranking Struggles

In 2024, Justin Thomas continued to struggle with his golf ranking, remaining outside the top 30 in the world.

April 2025: RBC Heritage Victory

In April 2025, Justin Thomas won the RBC Heritage in a playoff against Andrew Novak. He made a birdie putt to win, marking his first victory since the 2022 PGA Championship. In round one, Thomas shot a 10-under 61 to tie the Harbour Town Golf Links record.

2025: Return to Winner's Circle and Top 10 OWGR

In 2025, Justin Thomas won the RBC Heritage, marking his return to the winner's circle after nearly three years and propelling him back into the top 10 in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR).