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. He achieved world number one status and had a stellar year in 2017, winning five PGA Tour events and the FedEx Cup. A two-time major champion, he secured PGA Championship victories in both 2017 and 2022. Thomas reached the pinnacle of the Official World Golf Ranking in May 2018, becoming only the 21st player to achieve this feat.
1960: Joined Elite Company
At the Dell Technologies Championship, Justin Thomas became just the fourth golfer since 1960, before his 25th birthday, to win five times in a PGA Tour season including a major.
August 2009: Made 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.
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: Won National Championship
In 2013, Justin Thomas was on the national championship team at the University of Alabama.
2014: First Professional Win
In 2014, Justin Thomas won his first professional event at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship.
November 1, 2015: First PGA Tour Victory at CIMB Classic
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 shot a course-record 61 during the second round.
October 2016: Defended CIMB Classic Title
In October 2016, Justin Thomas successfully defended his title at the CIMB Classic for 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 for his third PGA Tour win and became the seventh player in PGA Tour history to shoot a 59 at the Sony Open in Hawaii. He also set tournament records for 18, 36, 54, and 72 holes.
August 2017: Won First Major at PGA Championship
In August 2017, Justin Thomas won his first major championship, the 2017 PGA Championship, by two shots.
September 24, 2017: Became FedEx Cup Champion
On September 24, 2017, after finishing runner-up at the Tour Championship, 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, his seventh on the PGA Tour, defeating Marc Leishman in a sudden-death playoff.
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 and finished in a tie for ninth place.
May 2018: Became World Number One
In May 2018, Justin Thomas reached the pinnacle of professional golf by becoming the world number one ranked player.
2018: Briefly Held World Number One Ranking
In 2018, Justin Thomas briefly held the world number one ranking, replacing Dustin Johnson, before Johnson regained the position.
August 18, 2019: Won BMW Championship
On August 18, 2019, Justin Thomas won the BMW Championship at Medinah Country Club, shooting 25-under-par, which put him in the lead in the FedEx Cup standings.
October 20, 2019: Won CJ Cup for Second Time
On October 20, 2019, Justin Thomas won the CJ Cup in South Korea for the second time in its three-year existence.
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, in a playoff over Xander Schauffele and Patrick Reed.
March 2021: Won The Players Championship
In March 2021, Justin Thomas won the 2021 Players Championship by one stroke over Lee Westwood.
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 after overcoming a PGA Championship record 7-shot deficit entering the day.
2022: Second PGA Championship Victory
In 2022, Justin Thomas won his second major golf championship, claiming the PGA Championship title.
November 2023: Competed in Netflix Cup and Won
In November 2023, Justin Thomas competed in the inaugural Netflix Cup, winning the event with Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr. after winning the "Closest to the Pin" style playoff.
