Justin Thomas leaps into the top 10 all-time in on-course earnings with a solo second at the American Express
Even before the start of the season, Justin Thomas pointed out that he enters this year with huge ambitions and the desire to record great results. The American confirmed this with an excellent performance at the American Express,
On Sunday at PGA West’s Stadium Course, Thomas went out in 5-under 31 before stalling with just one birdie on the back nine, ultimately finishing two shots back of winner Sepp S
Following on from his solo second finish at The American Express, Thomas becomes the 13th player in PGA Tour history to earn more than $60 million in career earnings
Thomas earned $959,200 for his 23-under-par performance in Palm Springs, Calif., which pushed him well over the $60-million mark in career earnings. He now checks in at $60,827,898, surpassing Matt Kuchar for 12th place on the tour’s career money list. Kuchar is at $60,335,682.
Sepp Straka had never entered a final round with a lead on the PGA Tour until Sunday. In his two previous victories, he had to charge from far behind on the final day with no time to feel the nerves that roiled his stomach from the first tee onward at The American Express.
Sepp Straka won $1,584,000 million for capturing his third PGA Tour title on Jan. 19 at The American Express. It was enough to jump 18 spots on the money list. It wasn't enough to catch Hideki Matsuyama or Collin Morikawa.
Sepp Straka overcomes some late nerves to claim his third PGA Tour title by edgin out Justin Thomas at The American Express.
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The closest to him was Justin Thomas, who shot a 66 to finish at 23-under. After his great performance, the American golfer emphasized he was close to his opponent, but Straka's advantage before the final round was decisive. The 31-year-old golfer is proud of himself, stressing that he did everything he could.