Justin Thomas is an American professional golfer born on April 29, 1993, in Louisville, Kentucky. He comes from a family deeply involved in golf; his father, Mike Thomas, is a retired PGA professional and his grandfather was also a PGA pro. Thomas began playing golf at a very young age, thanks to his father's influence. Before his junior year in high school, he made history by becoming the third-youngest player to make the cut at a PGA Tour event, the Wyndham Championship, in 2009[1][3]. Thomas attended the University of Alabama, where he had a remarkable collegiate career. In 2012, he won the Haskins Award and the Jack Nicklaus Award as the top collegiate golfer. He was part of the Crimson Tide's NCAA Championship team in 2013 and turned professional that same year[1][3]. His professional career took off in 2017 when he won five PGA Tour events, including his first major at the PGA Championship, and secured the FedEx Cup championship[1][3]. Justin Thomas has continued to achieve significant milestones in his career. He became the world's number one golfer in 2018 and has been a key member of the US Ryder Cup team. In 2022, he won his second PGA Championship. As of 2024, despite some fluctuations in his ranking, Thomas remains one of the most accomplished young golfers. Recently, in 2025, he won the RBC Heritage, marking his return to the winner's circle after nearly three years and propelling him back into the top 10 in the world rankings[1]. With 15 PGA Tour wins under his belt, Thomas continues to be a prominent figure in professional golf[5].