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Justin Thomas Says Tiger Woods Pranked Him With a Green Jacket FaceTime

Thomas shared the 2020 anecdote at his Tour Championship press conference, highlighting Woods' presence in golf despite his injury layoff.

PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Tiger Woods of the United States and Justin Thomas of the United States walk across the ninth hole during the first round of the The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club on February 16, 2023 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • At a pre-tournament media session at East Lake, Thomas recounted FaceTiming Woods on the 18th hole in 2020 to show off the course after Woods did not qualify.
  • Woods pretended the call dropped and then phoned back two minutes later wearing a Masters green jacket, Thomas said.
  • Thomas called it a typical exchange in their banter-filled friendship, noting he thought he had an edge before being quickly put in his place.
  • The two are close friends and neighbors in Jupiter, Florida, and Woods is a five-time Masters winner.
  • Recent coverage notes Woods missed the 2025 season with a ruptured Achilles and has focused on TGL after his last competitive appearance in February.