Justin Thomas, the renowned American golf player, has a full plate in 2025, splitting his attention between the PGA Tour and TGL. Speculations are swirling about Thomas earning a captain’s pick for the upcoming Ryder Cup, scheduled for September. With Bethpage Black set to host the much-anticipated event, there is no doubt that Thomas is keen to play under the leadership of captain Keegan Bradley.
However, for the time being, Thomas is committed to enhancing his performance on the PGA Tour, with the Arnold Palmer Invitational being his immediate focus. A remarkable impression was made on him by Ludvig Aberg at TGL, but both golfers are now shifting their attention from SoFi Center to Bay Hill.
In a humorous twist, Thomas recently advised world number one LPGA player, Nelly Korda, to take shelter amidst her practice session in rainy conditions. Korda had shared a video of her practice on Instagram in less-than-favorable weather, captioning it as akin to “British Open weather.” Her sister, Jessica Korda, also a professional golfer, commented, urging her to “Go home.” In response, Thomas jokingly chided, “F** Nelly… We play golf for a living. Go inside.”
The golfing world awaits another exciting year for Korda, who mirrored the achievements of men’s world number one, Scottie Scheffler, in 2024. Both the top players bagged seven titles each and have begun their new seasons on the LPGA Tour and PGA Tour with promising starts.
Thomas, on the other hand, is preparing for his sixth appearance of the season at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. With a runner-up finish at The American Express and two more top-10 finishes in his recent events, he is certainly in fine form. The 31-year-old golfer secured a T6 spot at the WM Phoenix Open, and a T9 at the Genesis Invitational.
Thomas now looks forward to carrying this momentum to Bay Hill, which will see participation from nine of the top-10 players in world rankings. This year promises to be another thrilling chapter in the world of golf, with stars like Thomas and Korda leading the way.
