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 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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: Second PGA Championship Win

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

2022: Last Win Before the RBC Heritage

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

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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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).