Overview

• During the third round’s 13th hole at TPC River Highlands, Thomas’s driver slipped from his grip on a frustrated follow-through and flew toward a volunteer tracking his tee shot.
• The volunteer was not struck and Thomas immediately apologized after registering a nine on the 13th, his highest score of the round.
• Thomas dropped from a co-lead to a tie for 14th after his 3-over 73, leaving him ten shots behind Fleetwood going into Sunday’s final round.
• He had surged into contention on Friday with seven birdies and one bogey for a 64 that tied him with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler at the top.
• The near-miss has reignited discussion about golfer behavior under pressure and the safety risks of club throwing.