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Sunday 28 May 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# Justin Thomas

This year
2023
# Mixed Fortunes
Rahm wins Genesis Invitational to return to World Number 1, Woods cites progress
Meanwhile, Shane Lowry and Seamus Power were the most impressive Irish performers.
Last year
2022
# Up for the Match
Thomas and Spieth beat Tiger and McIlroy 3&2 in The Match
‘I would have had a little more fun if we hadn’t been beaten,’ McIlroy said afterwards.
# Ready to go
Rory McIlroy to team up with Tiger Woods in latest edition of 'The Match'
The duo will take on Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas at the Pelican Golf Club in Florida on 10 December.
# American Dream
Americans move closer to ninth win in a row at Presidents Cup
The US team stretched its Presidents Cup unbeaten streak in foursomes to 17 sessions, having not lost one in the format since 2005.
# rift
'If you don't love or enjoy what you're actually doing, you're still going to be miserable'
Justin Thomas has described the LIV-PGA fracture as ‘sad’ for US Open and golf.
# Support
McIlroy backs ban - 'It's the right thing because these guys have broken rules'
Two-time major winner Justin Thomas has also supported US PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan’s decision.
# Golf
Justin Thomas clinches US PGA in playoff, McIlroy and Power finish in top 10
Thomas overcame Will Zalatoris in a play-off after leader Mito Pereira’s double-bogey on the 18th.
All time
# getting better
Tiger Woods looking 'impressive' in build up to PNC Championship
Justin Thomas is excited to see his friend tee it up alongside son Charlie.
# Priorities
Koepka and Thomas focus on US PGA Tour as Norman's Saudi-backed plan gathers pace
The series would start in 2022 and feature 10 events worldwide sanctioned by the Asian Tour, with stars reportedly guaranteed huge paydays.
# The Northern Trust
Power seven shots off the lead as Thomas and Rahm set pace in New Jersey
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both finished on even par after shooting opening rounds of 71.
# Contrasting Fortunes
Harrington in the hunt and Sharvin just a shot further behind, but McIlroy misses cut at Scottish Open
The Ryder Cup captain and McIlroy’s fellow Co. Down man are well in contention heading into Saturday at the Renaissance Club.
# Regret
Justin Thomas sees path to personal growth after homophobic slur furore
The golf star apologised for the remarks made earlier this year.
# Justin Time
Justin Thomas holds his nerve to claim one-shot victory at Players Championship
Shane Lowry shot a final-round 68 to finish eighth at TPC Sawgrass.
# Moving On
Thomas 'upset' by Ralph Lauren decision to part company over homophobic slur
Golf’s world number three also says he is planning to undergo a training programme to ‘become a better person.’
# deal breaker
Sponsor Ralph Lauren drops Justin Thomas following homophobic slur in Hawaii
The world number three uttered the derogatory word towards himself after missing a putt at Kapalua last weekend.
# Justin Thomas
World number three Thomas apologises for 'inexcusable' homophobic slur
‘There’s absolutely no reason for me to say anything like that. It’s terrible.’
# Justin Time
Thomas shares early lead at Tournament of Champions in Hawaii
Thomas and Harris English shot eight-under par on the opening day in Maui.
# One for the future
Tiger Woods and son finish five behind triumphant Team Thomas in family golf event
The US star said the outing with his 11-year-old son was something he’d never forget.
# Round-Up
World number one Johnson, Thomas, Smith and Ancer share Masters lead ahead of weekend
Rory McIlroy rebounded with a bogey-free 66 to revive his chances.
# JT v JR
Thomas and Rahm poised for Sunday shootout at Zozo Championship
World number three Thomas and world number two Rahm are locked in battle at the top.
# stateside affairs
Thomas seizes PGA Zozo lead as Tiger follows 76 with 66 and McIlroy also improves
A better day for Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods in Califronia.
# future plans
Tiger and Thomas to face McIlroy and Rose in charity duel
The made-for-television Payne’s Valley Cup will be staged on 22 September.
# PGA Tour
Thomas leads the field for final round of Workday
The American holds a two-shot lead in Ohio, but inclement weather is expected.
# day 1
Two eagles puts McIlroy in contention while Woods slips after bright start
American golfer Matt Kuchar is currently in the lead at the Genesis Invitational.
# big in japan
Tiger purrs as Woods bounces back to earn share of Zozo lead with stunning 64
The American superstar recovered from a horror start, while Shane Lowry was the best of the Irish.
# cj cup
Thomas leads with 'very easy 63,' Koepka has a day to forget and McDowell fades on Jeju Island
The latest from the CJ Cup in South Korea.
# Showdown
McIlroy one back as Koepka hits the front in race for FedEx Cup glory
The pair duelled it out at last month’s WGC Bridgestone Invitational in Tennessee, with the American emerging victorious.
# Closing In
Joint-second McIlroy one shot off leader Koepka at Tour Championship halfway mark
The Northern Ireland man is alongside Justin Thomas on 12-under heading into the third round.
# as it stands
Thomas fires incredible 61 to seize six-shot PGA lead
Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy sits joint 13th on 10-under par.
# hot putter
Matsuyama breaks Medinah course record while McIlroy moves up the leaderboard
Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell have plenty of work to do over the weekend in Illinois.
# Bad luck
Injury forces Justin Thomas to withdraw from US PGA Championship
The 2017 champion will not be regaining his title at Bethpage Black this week.
# finishing touches
'Tiger probably isn't as helpful I would say as Freddie' - Woods short on advice for Thomas
Justin Thomas received little in the way of guidance from the 14-time major winner as they each prepare for Augusta.
# THE PLAYERS
Flawless first round sees McIlroy off to a flyer as Fleetwood leads the way at TPC Sawgrass
An opening round 67 sees the Northern Irishman sit two shots off the lead at The Players Championship.
# slowing down
Dustin Johnson moves into the lead with McIlroy falling two shots back in Mexico
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy failed to capitalise on his scorching start.
# arriba
Rory McIlroy seizes one-shot lead at WGC-Mexico
He fired an eight-under 63 to take the first-round lead at the WGC-Mexico Championship.
# genesis open
Rory McIlroy falls short as Holmes edges out Thomas to win fifth PGA Tour event
‘It was really tough,’ McIlroy said after his round.
# genesis open
McIlroy five shots behind Justin Thomas at Genesis Open as rain halts play in California
Thomas and Australia’s Scott shared the 36-hole lead on 11-under par as play was suspended.
# as it stands
Scott and Thomas lead at rain-hit Riviera as Tiger Woods laments 'awful' putting
Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy finished the day on three under
# in pursuit
'A nice start to the year': McIlroy impressing at Tournament of Champions in Hawaii
Former world number one Rory McIlroy reflected on his second-round 68 in Hawaii on Friday – enough to earn a share of second position.
# resolution
Rory McIlroy makes solid start to PGA Tour season in Hawaii
American golfer Kevin Tway carded a seven-under-par 66 to set the pace at the season-opening event in Maui.