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Justin Thomas Arrives Rested at TPC Southwind, Eyes FedEx Cup Push

Thomas plans to leverage his refreshed form at TPC Southwind to contend in each of the three FedEx Cup playoff events with an eye on a Ryder Cup berth.

Jul 17, 2025; Portrush, IRL; Justin Thomas putts on the 18th hole during the first round of The 153rd Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Portrush. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Overview

  • Thomas arrives at TPC Southwind ranked No. 6 in the FedEx Cup standings and No. 4 in the world rankings after a summer break.
  • He snapped a 1,064-day title drought by winning the RBC Heritage in April and added runner-up finishes at The American Express, the Valspar Championship and the Truist Championship.
  • Following missed cuts at the PGA Championship and U.S. Open and a T34 at The Open, Thomas took deliberate time off to recharge and renew his motivation.
  • He lauded recent course upgrades at TPC Southwind, praising brand-new greens and perfectly conditioned fairways.
  • Thomas intends to challenge in all three playoff events with the goal of capturing the FedEx Cup and securing a top-six automatic spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team.