Who is Justin Thomas?

Justin Louis Thomas is an American professional golfer. He says that watching Tiger Woods win at Valhalla at age seven motivated him to become a pro. Thomas went to college at the University of Alabama, where he helped the Crimson Tide win an NCAA championship. His success also brought him the Haskins Award as a freshman. He turned pro after his sophomore season.

Thomas was once ranked #1 on the OWGR leaderboard. His current caddie is Jim Mackay. Who stepped in after his 6-year partnership ended with Jimmy Johnson. Mackay is one of the most experienced caddies in the golf fraternity and has worked for over 25 years with Phil Mickelson.

Justin Thomas’s Early Life 

Justin Thomas was born on April 29th, 1993, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Mike Thomas and Jani Thomas. It wouldn't be wrong to say that Thomas was born into a golfing family. His grandfather, Paul Thomas, was a pro who participated in the 1962 US Open. His father, Mike, was also a pro at Harmony Landing near Louisville.

Justin was introduced to the sport at a very young age, as he started visiting his father at the golf courses during his practice sessions along with his mother. The toddler soon started showing interest in golf and according to his father, he wanted to try to make some swings when he was merely 18 months old. As young Justin turned two, he started spending more time on the golf courses and started hitting balls and playing a few holes.

During his teenage years, Justin started playing competitive golf and also showcased immense promise, as a then-16-year-old Thomas secured the third position at the Wyndham Championship, which made him the third youngest golfer to make the cut in PGA Tour history.

Justin Thomas’s Wife and Children

Justin Thomas married a fellow Kentuckian, Jillian Wisniewski. The couple dated for five years before the one-time major winner announced his engagement in November 2021 during an interview on the podcast No Laying Up. The happy couple walked down the aisle on November 2022, in Franklin, Tennessee. Wisniewski graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BA in journalism. During her university days, she also worked at the Student Center and the school's TV department.

Currently, she works at McGarryBowen, an advertising agency based in Chicago. Thomas has always credited his wife with being one of the most crucial support systems in his life. She helped him get through the tough times and has also been vocal about the sacrifices she made for his golf career. The couple does not have any kids yet, but Thomas is surely a favorite uncle of his fellow golfers' toddlers.

Justin Thomas’s Net Worth 2024 (Update)

According to Marca, Thomas will have an estimated net worth of $60 million. With official career earnings on the PGA Tour totaling up to $55,759,904, Thomas ranks among the top earners in all-time money earned among golfers on the PGA Tour. Back in 2018, he found himself a spot on Forbes World's Highest-Paid Athlete, and the following year, he made it on the 30 Under 30 Sports as well.

Justin Thomas’s Career Stats

The American became a pro in 2013 and joined the PGA Tour in 2015. He has played in 222 PGA Tour events and secured 15 wins on the American circuit. Out of the 222 events in which Thomas participated, he made the cut for 181 of the events. The former World No. 1 has also been the runner-up six times and has 13 third-place finishes. Looking at his top 5 finishes, the number comes up to 51 and JT has 77 top 10 finishes to date.

The 30-year-old has also been crowned the FedEx Champion in 2017, and he also went on to win the 2020 PNC Championship alongside his father, Mike Thomas.

Justin Thomas’s Partnerships and Endorsements

The former world’s number-two golfer has a strong endorsement portfolio. It includes Titleist, Footjoy, Citigroup, WHOOP, NetJets, Woodford Reserve, and Beats Electronics. The golfer is also associated with the legendary watchmaker Omega. Thomas is also signed with the sports apparel brand Greyson Clothier, through which he reportedly earns $20 million annually.

Fans can buy Thomas’ signature clubs, tour bags, and hats from Titleist. Thomas has appeared in multiple commercials for Titleist and Footjoy. In September 2020, he collaborated with Scotty Cameron on a putter called the ‘Scotty Cameron Inspired by Justin Thomas Phantom X5.5.’His endorsements also play a significant role in boosting his paycheck and net worth.

Justin Thomas’s Records

Thomas’ first win came in 2013 at the CIMB Classic in Malaysia. He beat Adam Scott by one stroke while also setting a course record. 2017 was the golden year of his life’s career. In August 2017, Thomas claimed his first Major at the 2017 PGA Championship.

He reached five wins in that season, becoming only the fourth golfer behind Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Jordan Spieth to reach five wins before his 25th birthday. He also won the FedEx Cup that year and was rewarded with the World No. 1 ranking in 2018.

At the 2020 US Open, Thomas hit 65 in the second round, which is the lowest score ever at Winged Foot. However, the golfer struggled in the 2023 US Open and finished at 12 over, which was the most dissatisfactory finish of his career.

Justin Thomas’s Charity and Foundation

In 2019, Thomas launched the Justin Thomas Foundation with a goal to not just promote junior golf but also humanitarian goals like helping children in need and military families. He was inspired to do it after being a beneficiary of a fund as a child that helped his golf career to spring. Some organizations they have worked with are The First Tee, the Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana, and USA Cares.

Aside from the foundation, Thomas has also played in other charity events to raise funds for various causes. He played a charity event back in August 2020, where he played alongside Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

The golfer has been a philanthropist and an advocate for the betterment of everyone. In 2022, he funded an entire year of weekend meals for an elementary school in his hometown. In 2023, the American Junior Golf Association awarded the golfer’s foundation with the Junior-Am Fundraising Award, Charitable Giving Award, and Social Media Award for their remarkable work in 2022.

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