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Justin Thomas Ties TPC Sawgrass Course Record with Historic Round

After a disastrous opening round, Thomas surged back with an 11-birdie performance to shoot a 62 and climb into contention at The Players Championship.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: Justin Thomas of the United States reacts after a birdie on the 17th green during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 14, 2025 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Thomas delivered a near-perfect round of golf.
Mar 13, 2025; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Wyndham Clark hits off of the tee on twelve during the first round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-Imagn Images/File Photo
Mar 14, 2025; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Justin Thomas hits off of the ninth tee during the second round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Justin Thomas shot a 10-under-par 62 in the second round of The Players Championship, tying the course record set in 2023 by Tom Hoge.
  • Thomas made 11 birdies, setting a tournament record, and achieved a 16-shot improvement from his opening round of 78, the largest first-to-second round improvement in tournament history.
  • Despite a bogey on the 18th hole, Thomas vaulted from 134th place to a tie for 29th, putting him seven shots behind co-leaders Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia.
  • Thomas credited his mental focus and ability to stay present for his turnaround, emphasizing a shift in mindset after a frustrating first day.
  • Severe weather, including high winds and potential storms, is expected to challenge players over the weekend as the tournament continues.