Justin Thomas is a name that is often mentioned when talking about the greats in the sport. Thomas, now 29 years old, has won 15 PGA Tour events. He is renowned for winning five PGA Tour events and the FedEx Cup Championship in the same year, 2017.

He was also the 21st player to reach the top of the ranking charts in May 2018.

Thomas’ Childhood

Justin’s father was a professional golfer, and growing up, it was all he wanted to do. As a child, golf was his favorite sport, and he’d spend most of his time playing it. He would also often visit the golf courses his father played at. As a child, Thomas had seen many courses with a lot of history, but when he was just 6, he played at a course where they held major championships, the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.

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It was his 6th birthday, and Thomas was excited to head to his favorite par-3 course. “It was my favorite because it was the only course where I could hit the ball far enough to reach the green on just about every hole,” he said. Golf and cake just about made it his perfect day.

On his way to the course, his parents stopped the car outside Valhalla, and his dad asked him if he wanted to play there instead. Justin, who knew elite golf courses didn’t allow children to play there, said, “Yeah … of course that would be cool.” And his dad told him to get his clubs and that they’d play there for the day.

Six-year-old Justin Thomas stood flabbergasted. “I couldn’t even grasp what he was saying. I didn’t catch on at all. Me, at six years old, playing Valhalla? I couldn’t even fathom it,” he stated. He doesn’t remember how he played that day or how many greens he hit. But that day and that experience were unforgettable.

Justin Thomas, two decades later

It’s been over 20 years since Americans first played at the Valhalla Golf Club. Justin Thomas is now a two-time major winner as a professional golfer. Since 2017, he’s been drifting around among the top 10 of the world rankings. He made it to the top twice.

Justin Thomas made the biggest comeback to win the 2022 PGA Championship. 7 strokes down, he played his heart out to come back and win the championship. He defeated Will Zalatoris in a 3-hole playoff to clinch the title for the second time.

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It is evident that Justin’s childhood and his father’s career had an impact on his golf career. But his list of achievements is solely due to his hard work and determination. Undoubtedly, Justin is a great golfer with a long career ahead of him. Can the current world no.8 make it all the way to the top again? Let us know in the comments.