History of Justin Thomas in Timeline

Justin Thomas is a highly accomplished American professional golfer, renowned for his success on the PGA Tour. He reached the world number one ranking in May 2018. Thomas had a remarkable 2017 season, securing five PGA Tour victories, including the prestigious FedEx Cup title. His major championship wins include the PGA Championship in both 2017 and 2022, solidifying his place among the elite golfers in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1960: Comparison to Golf Legends

At the Dell Technologies Championship, Justin Thomas became just the fourth golfer to win five times, including a major, in a PGA Tour season since 1960 before his 25th birthday, joining Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Jordan Spieth.

1990: Father Became Head Professional

In 1990, Mike Thomas, Justin Thomas's father, became 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 has achieved the world number one ranking.

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August 2009: Played in Wyndham Championship

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

2011: Graduated from St. Xavier High School

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

2012: Won Haskins Award

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

2013: Turned Professional

In 2013, Justin Thomas turned professional and earned his tour card on the Web.com Tour through qualifying school.

2013: National Championship Team

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

2014: First Professional Event Win

In 2014, Justin Thomas won his first professional event at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship.

November 1, 2015: First PGA Tour Victory

On November 1, 2015, Justin Thomas secured his first PGA Tour victory by winning the CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, overcoming a double bogey and holing a six-foot par putt to win by a single stroke. He also shot a course-record 61 during the second round.

2015: PGA Tour Season

In 2015, Justin Thomas collected seven top-10s and 15 top-25s, with fourth-place finishes at the Quicken Loans National and Sanderson Farms Championship. He finished 32nd at the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup.

October 2016: Second Tour Win at CIMB Classic

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

January 2017: Won SBS Tournament of Champions and Shot a 59 at Sony Open

In January 2017, Justin Thomas won the SBS Tournament of Champions and, in the following week's tournament, the Sony Open in Hawaii, he became the seventh player in PGA Tour history to shoot a 59. He set tournament records for 18, 36, 54, and 72 holes (59, 123, 188, and 253, respectively) and also set PGA Tour records at 36 and 72 holes and tied the 54-hole record.

August 2017: First Major Win at PGA Championship

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

September 24, 2017: Won FedEx Cup Championship

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

October 2017: Won CJ Cup in South Korea

In October 2017, Justin Thomas won the CJ Cup in South Korea, defeating Marc Leishman with a birdie on the second extra hole of a sudden-death playoff. It was his seventh win on the PGA Tour.

2017: Equalled U.S. Open Single-Round Record

During the third round of the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills, Justin Thomas equalled the U.S. Open single-round record of 63. He finished in a tie for ninth place.

2017: Breakout Year and FedEx Cup Championship

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

February 2018: Victory at The Honda Classic

In February 2018, Justin Thomas secured his eighth tour victory at The Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, making a birdie on the final hole of regulation play and again on the first extra hole in a playoff with Luke List. This win elevated him to the top of the FedEx Cup standings and number three in the world rankings.

May 2018: Reached World Number One Ranking

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

September 2018: Participated in Ryder Cup

In September 2018, Justin Thomas qualified for the U.S. team participating in the 2018 Ryder Cup, where he went 4–1–0, winning his singles match against Rory McIlroy, despite Europe defeating the U.S. team.

2018: Reached World Number One Ranking

In 2018, Justin Thomas replaced Dustin Johnson as the world number one golfer, but lost that ranking after four weeks.

February 17, 2019: Finished Second at Genesis Open

On February 17, 2019, Justin Thomas led the Genesis Open entering the final round but shot 75 due to gusty conditions, finishing second to J. B. Holmes. He four-putted for a double bogey during the round.

August 18, 2019: Won BMW Championship

On August 18, 2019, Justin Thomas shot 25-under-par and won the BMW Championship at Medinah Country Club outside of Chicago, putting Thomas in the lead in the FedEx Cup standings heading into the Tour Championship.

October 20, 2019: Won CJ Cup for the Second Time

On October 20, 2019, Justin Thomas won the CJ Cup in South Korea, marking his second win of the tournament in its three-year existence.

December 2019: Played in Presidents Cup

In December 2019, Justin Thomas played on the U.S. team at the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia, where the U.S. team won. Thomas went 3–1–1 and lost his Sunday singles match against Cameron Smith.

2019: Diagnosed with Skin Cancer

In 2019, Justin Thomas revealed that he had been diagnosed with a form of skin cancer and underwent surgery to remove a melanoma from his leg. Since then, he has encouraged young athletes and fans to prioritize sun safety and regular dermatology checkups.

January 5, 2020: Won Sentry Tournament of Champions

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

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

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 taking him to Number One in the Official World Golf Ranking for the second time.

2020: Season Update

As of the 2020–21 season.

2020: Cover of PGA Tour 2K21

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

2020: Results Not in Chronological Order

The results for Justin Thomas are not in chronological order in 2020.

January 9, 2021: Controversy over Homophobic Slur

On January 9, 2021, during the third round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii, Justin Thomas drew criticism for using a homophobic slur, leading sponsors Ralph Lauren and Woodford Reserve to end their relationships with him, despite his apology.

March 2021: Won Players Championship

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: Played in Ryder Cup

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

2021: New Caddie

For the 2021–22 season, Justin Thomas employed Jim "Bones" Mackay to replace his previous caddie, Jimmy Johnson. Mackay stepped into the role at the CJ Cup.

May 22, 2022: Won Second PGA Championship

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

2022: Presidents Cup

In 2022, Justin Thomas qualified for the U.S. team at the 2022 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, securing the PGA Championship.

2022: Last Win Prior to RBC Heritage

In April 2025, Justin Thomas won the RBC Heritage in a playoff against Andrew Novak. Thomas made a birdie putt from outside 20 feet to win for the first time since the 2022 PGA Championship.

2022: Championship and Invitational Discontinued

The Championship and Invitational events were discontinued from 2022.

September 2023: Played in Ryder Cup

In September 2023, Justin Thomas played on the U.S. team in the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia, Rome, Italy. The European team won and Thomas went 1–2–1 including a win in his Sunday singles match against Sepp Straka.

November 2023: Competed in Netflix Cup

In November 2023, Justin Thomas competed in the inaugural Netflix Cup, streamed as Netflix's first live sports broadcast. Thomas and Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr. played as a team, with the pair winning the event.

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April 2025: Won RBC Heritage

In April 2025, Justin Thomas won the RBC Heritage in a playoff against Andrew Novak. Thomas made a birdie putt from outside 20 feet to win for the first time since the 2022 PGA Championship. In round one, Thomas shot a 10-under 61 to tie the Harbour Town Golf Links record.