‘Mentally I Truly Believe’: After a Stellar Response to the Critics at Silverado, In-Form Justin Thomas Shares Massive Optimism Ahead of the Ryder Cup

Team USA has been in the limelight due to its controversial selection of Justin Thomas. His inclusion on the team, despite his challenging performance throughout the year, elicited a mixed response from the golfing world, with a leaning towards discontentment.

Following the Fortinet Championship, JT spoke to the press, responding to the critics and suggesting that he has been preparing for the Ryder Cup and future success in the game. He expressed eagerness to prove himself, and here is what he had to say.

JT is ready to putt on the greens

PGA Tour’s Instagram account posted a carousel on Sunday evening featuring Justin Thomas, along with a caption that stated: “18 holes to go. @JustinThomas34 has found his form and sits just two shots off the lead @FortinetChampionship.“

The carousel includes two posts, one of which is a video where JT addresses the press regarding his game and his return to the Ryder Cup.

In the video, he mentions, “I am just putting myself in a lot better positions to have good things happen,” while discussing his game and Ryder Cup participation. He concludes by saying, “Mentally, I truly believe good things are going to happen.”

During the Fortinet Championship, Thomas proved his critics wrong regarding his Ryder Cup selection. He achieved his 114th career eagle on the 15th hole, surpassing any other player in that period.

After his performance at the Fortinet Championship, it’s evident that he has been diligently working on his game and is determined to justify his controversial selection into the Ryder Cup team.

JT’s Ryder Cup selection controversy

After Thomas was selected for the Ryder Cup, U.S. Captain Zach Johnson addressed concerns about the team selection by emphasizing a multifaceted approach. Factors considered included current form, suitability for the golf course, contribution to the team environment, overall experience, and passion for the Ryder Cup.

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The selection of Thomas was based on his impressive Ryder Cup track record, especially his leadership with four points in the 2018 Ryder Cup in Europe and his ability to adapt to different course conditions.

This decision left out Keegan Bradley and Lucas Glover. Both of them had successful seasons and had outperformed Thomas during the season. This news sparked a lot of backlash as fans were outraged by the decision.

Based on his performance at the Fortinet Championship, the anticipation for seeing Thomas on the greens is growing. As the Ryder Cup approaches, what remains to be seen is how well he can perform.

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