Justin Thomas, the 12-highest-paid golfer of all time according to Forbes just won a PGA tournament with his scintillating final round. The 22 year old has already surpassed Tiger Woods’ career earnings and is only behind Phil Mickelson in total prize winnings awarded in golf history.
Justin Thomas, a 27-year old professional golfer from Mississippi, became the 12th highest paid player in the world after winning $11 million dollars earlier this month. This was his first victory on tour and he has now won three tournaments since turning pro four years ago.
Justin Thomas just won the largest prize in PGA Championship history and became the 12-highest-paid golfer of all time. He also has a net worth of $45 million.
Justin Thomas has won a major championship for the second time in his illustrious career.
On Sunday, the 29-year-old won his second PGA Championship and 15th PGA Tour event by defeating fellow American Will Zalatoris in a three-hole playoff at Southern Hills Country Club. Thanks to the record $15 million prize in the major tournament, the triumph also added $2.7 million to his bank account.
Thomas vaulted four players to 12th place on the Tour’s all-time earnings list thanks to the large paycheck.
With his victory at the PGA Championship, Justin Thomas sets a new record prize of $2.7 million.
Thomas knew he’d need a fantastic performance and a little bit of luck to even be in contention by the end of the day heading into the final round of the 2022 PGA Championship. He was fortunate in that he received both.
Thomas produced a Sunday 67 to take the clubhouse lead at 5-under par, after starting the final round seven strokes behind leader Mito Pereira. Pereira needed just a par on the 18th hole to win the event, but he hit his shot into the creek and bogeyed the hole, finishing one stroke behind Thomas at 4-under par.
JT then proceeded to a playoff versus Zalatoris, saving some of his greatest shots for the three-hole confrontation. On the par-5 13th hole, he hit a wedge to a couple of feet for a birdie to tie Zalatoris. Then, on the par-4 17th, he drilled the green and two-putted for another birdie, giving him a one-shot lead heading to the 18th tee.
Thomas was set up for an easy two-putt par with a flawless drive and a safe iron shot to the centre of the green. He was hoisting the Wanamaker Trophy for the second time in five years a few minutes later.
Thomas took home a whopping $2.7 million for his victory, making it the highest payment in PGA Championship history.
Justin Thomas is presently the world’s 12th highest-paid golfer.
After winning the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club, Justin Thomas poses with the Wanamaker Trophy | Getty Images/Andrew Redington
Thomas was placed 16th all-time on the PGA Tour earnings list heading into the week. He had earned more than $47 million on the course throughout his career, thanks to 14 victories and one major.
Thomas increased his career earnings to golf over $49.9 million after winning another $2.7 million at the PGA Championship. He is currently the 12th highest-paid golfer in history, surpassing Zach Johnson, Bubba Watson, Ernie Els, and Jason Day.
In the next years, Thomas may expect numerous more victories and considerably more money.
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