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Justin Thomas Ends Nearly Three-Year Drought with RBC Heritage Playoff Victory

Thomas clinched his 16th PGA Tour title with a decisive 21-foot birdie, defeating Andrew Novak in a sudden-death playoff at Harbour Town.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA - APRIL 20: Justin Thomas of the United States celebrates on the 18th green during the first playoff hole after winning the final round of the RBC Heritage 2025 at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 20, 2025 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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Apr 20, 2025; Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA; Justin Thomas holds his trophy and wears the plaid jacket after winning the final round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Apr 20, 2025; Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA; Justin Thomas holds his trophy and wears the plaid jacket after winning the final round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Justin Thomas secured his first PGA Tour win since 2022 by defeating Andrew Novak in a playoff at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.
  • Thomas drained a 21-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to seal the victory, marking his 16th career PGA Tour title.
  • Andrew Novak narrowly missed an eight-foot birdie on the 18th hole in regulation, which would have earned him his first PGA Tour win.
  • Si Woo Kim, who led after 54 holes, struggled in the final round and finished tied for eighth place at 12-under par.
  • The RBC Heritage, a $20 million signature event with no cut, awarded Thomas $3.6 million and 700 FedEx Cup points for his win.