Justin Thomas's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Justin Thomas.

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

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.