This marks Thomas’s 16th win on the PGA TOUR, achieved in his 250th career start, and places him in historic company alongside names like Mark O’Meara, Tom Weiskopf, and Jack Burke Jr. His victory came nearly three years and 59 starts after his last, but if Sunday was any indication, he’s still got plenty more to give.
After opening with a blistering 10-under 61—matching the tournament’s all-time 18-hole scoring record—Thomas battled through the weekend with a mix of steady iron play and signature short-game touch. He entered the final round one shot off the lead and ground out a closing 68 to finish at 17-under-par, forcing extra holes with Novak, who played in the final group.
Once in the playoff, Thomas didn’t flinch. On the famed par-4 18th, he stuck his approach to...