The verdict for the 2023 Fortinet Championship is out. Sahith Theegala emerged victorious this year and made history by securing his maiden PGA Tour win. Justin Thomas was seen interacting with him after the results had been announced.

In view of the highly-anticipated Ryder Cup, Theegala said something to Thompson during their exchange that drove fans wild. The savage remark was what triggered a range of reactions. However, the question arises: what exactly is it that Theegala said that drove the fans wild?

Theegala’s Memorable Maiden Win and Savage Ryder Cup Advice to Justin Thomas

Maiden wins hold a special place in every golfer’s heart. The Fortinet Championship will surely remain engraved in Theegala’s memory. He bagged the cash prize of $1,512,000 out of the $8.4 million prize purse. But when it comes to his fans, his maiden triumph on the PGA Tour is not the only thing they’ll remember. Making it to the list of unforgettable experiences was Theegala’s advice to Justin Thomas regarding the upcoming Ryder Cup.

Thomas, part of Team US, displayed a good performance at the Fortinet Championship, just days ahead of the Ryder Cup. The pro golfer finished solo-fifth at 15-under. After the game, Justin Thomas displayed his heartwarming sportsmanship and congratulated the debutant title winner on his recent win.

Following this interaction, Theegala gave his much-talked-about advice to Thomas. He said, “Go kick some a** in a couple of weeks.” This pep talk came amid the controversy surrounding Justin Thomas’ selection into the American team for the Ryder Cup by Captain Zach Johnson.

As the famous professional golfer has not had his stars work in his favor over the course of the last few months, many haven’t taken kindly to his selection. Be that as it may, his friends and fellow golfers have come out in his support to put out the fire going on against JT. One such golfer is Rory McIlroy from the opposing team. Thomas’ mindset has kept him motivated during these days, and he proved it by playing so well in the Fortinet Championship. His fans hope he will pass the upcoming Ryder Cup test too with flying colors.

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Who do people hate JT? Valid question for sure!

The fans were quick to react to this interesting interaction between Theegala and Thomas. While some complimented their sportsmanship, others talked about their supreme prowess in the game. However, there were also some who added fuel to the fire in relation to the ongoing controversies over Justin Thomas’ selection. All in all, the reactions to this post saw diverse opinions come in. Here are some of these!

Amidst the ongoing trial of public judgment against Justin Thomson, a fan gave his candid reaction. They said, “Why do people hate on JT?”

While another fan touched upon the recent win of Sahith Theegala. They actually wanted Thomas to win. They wrote, “Wanted JT to win but he deserves it congrats man.”

Talking about Sahith Theegala’s display of golfing prowess and Justin Thomas’ compliment for him post the win, this person wrote, “He knows he’s a future Ryder Cup teammate.”

Another fan complimented the golfers for their gestures and wrote, “Great sportsmanship, love to see it.” On the other hand, one of the persons who commented took a rather aggressive approach and told off people who were hating on Justin Thomas. They said, “JT haters need to ST*U!! Impressive win for Theegala!”

This fan was moved by the duo’s display of sportsmanship. “Class act.” One fan was impressed with the way the champion played all through four days. “Congratulations Sahith! First Class all the way👏🏻,” they wrote.

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