With five straight missed cuts, Justin Thomas’ season was pretty dismal. Even significant events like the US Open and the Open Championship were on this list. His Ryder Cup hopes for Zach Johnson’s team also suffered as a result of his recent slump. And right now, his future is in jeopardy. Will the fifteen-time PGA Tour winner try to make amends by giving it one final go by competing at the Tour Championship now that his Ryder Cup chances are in jeopardy?
Will Justin Thomas Start his Round of Golf at East Lake?
The two-time major champion won the Ryder Cup in 2021, but now, two years later, his chances are dim and almost certainly doomed. Johnson clearly cannot select a golfer who is out of form, and as far as his automatic selection goes, he is now ranked 15th on the US Team standings. The FedEx Playoffs are still his final option. But does he actually participate in the FedEx events?
NO, is the answer to this. Justin Thomas, who holds the 71st spot in the FedEx rankings with 608 points, reportedly was unable to qualify for the Tour Championship. Only the top 30 players in the FedEx rankings will have a chance to tee off on August 24 during the game at East Lake Golf Course.
However, Thomas may also be present at the Fortinet Championship, which will be held at the Silverado Resort and Spa-North Course. Max Homa might also be seen teeing off during the competition, which gets underway on September 14.
Which Players are Playing at The Tour Championship?
Only the top thirty golfers will qualify for the final FedEx Cup Playoff event this season due to changes to the FedEx Cup Playoff format. Following are some players who might appear in this week’s game:
Rory McIlroy: This week’s first shot will be taken by the player director of the PGA Tour policy board. And with a score of 12 under par, he finished T4 in the BMW Championship. Additionally, based on the most recent updates, Rory McIlroy, who presently holds the top spot in the team’s standings, is a direct qualifier for the Ryder Cup European squad.
Viktor Hovland: With 4,024 points, Viktor Hovland is presently ranked second in the FedEx standings. Hovland also recently triumphed at the BMW Championship.
Max Homa: Homa, the fan favourite, is ahead of Patrick Cantlay in the FedEx Playoff standings in sixth position. Homa earned this spot for himself because to his outstanding performance at the BMW Championship, where he shot an 11-under-par score.
Lucas Glover: Lucas Glover, who was fifth in the FedEx rankings and won the FedEx St. Jude Championship, is a hot pick for the Tour Championship.
Also read: Damon Thomas: Everything You Need To Know About Him!
