How Did Justin Thomas miss This
Justin Thomas, once hailed as a top contender at the Valspar Championship, faced a dramatic reversal of fortune during the third round, dropping from first place to nearly last on the leaderboard. The hopes were high for Thomas as he embarked on his journey for victory, especially after a challenging 2023 season. After a promising…
Justin Thomas, once hailed as a top contender at the Valspar Championship, faced a dramatic reversal of fortune during the third round, dropping from first place to nearly last on the leaderboard. The hopes were high for Thomas as he embarked on his journey for victory, especially after a challenging 2023 season. After a promising start with a birdie on the first hole, the American seemed poised to inch closer to his first win in 21 months.
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However, the golfing gods had other plans. Thomas’s troubles began on the second hole, despite a commendable approach shot, as he struggled with a three-putt, setting a disappointing tone for the remainder of his round. The woes continued with consecutive bogeys, exacerbated by missed opportunities to recover on subsequent holes, notably a frustrating six-foot putt on the sixth.
The seventh hole proved to be a pivotal moment of despair for Thomas, as a missed short-range putt resulted in a double bogey, compounding his struggles. The front nine concluded with further bogeys, leaving him five-over-par as he made the turn.
Unfortunately, the back nine offered little reprieve, with additional bogeys at crucial junctures further dampening Thomas’s hopes of a comeback. A final scorecard of eight-over 79 underscored a challenging day on the course for the former world No. 1.
Thomas’s tribulations were primarily attributed to his putting game, evidenced by a staggering 38 putts throughout the round, a significant departure from his earlier performances. Despite his valiant efforts, Thomas’s setback comes at a critical juncture, with the Masters tournament looming just weeks away.
The absence of Thomas from upcoming tournaments indicates a potential final opportunity to fine-tune his skills before the prestigious event. As he strives to secure his first green jacket at Augusta National, Thomas faces an uphill battle to regain momentum and contend for golf’s most coveted title.
