Justin Thomas’ solo second-place finish at The American Express on Sunday marked not only his best result since winning the 2022 PGA Championship but also a major milestone in his career. His $959,200 payday pushed him over the $60 million mark in career on-course earnings, making him the 11th player in PGA Tour history to achieve such a feat.
The $60 Million Club
Thomas’ performance at PGA West’s Stadium Course elevated him to No. 10 on the all-time PGA Tour money list, bumping Matt Kuchar down to No. 11. Here’s a look at the exclusive club of golfers who have surpassed $60 million in earnings:
- Tiger Woods – $120,999,166
- Rory McIlroy – $90,989,348
- Scottie Scheffler – $71,793,586
- Jim Furyk – $71,507,269
- Vijay Singh – $71,281,216
- Adam Scott – $68,248,165
- Justin Rose – $64,878,042
- Jordan Spieth – $62,741,970
- Jason Day – $61,731,563
- Justin Thomas – $60,827,898
- Matt Kuchar – $60,335,682
A Steady Rise
Thomas’ performance at The American Express marked another step in his return to form. After missing the FedExCup Playoffs in 2023, he made it back to the Tour Championship last season. He finished the previous year strong, with three consecutive top-10 finishes, including a T-2 at the Zozo Championship and solo third at the Hero World Challenge.
His start to the new season included a T-26 at The Sentry before his solid performance at PGA West. On Sunday, he played a strong front nine with a 5-under 31 but struggled on the back nine, only managing one birdie, which ultimately left him two shots behind winner Sepp Straka.
Looking Ahead
Thomas remains optimistic about his game, citing the need to fine-tune his wedge play, an area where he feels he hasn’t been performing at his usual high level. “Just keep doing what I’m doing, I don’t need to change or do anything different, just keep building, keep working, tighten some things up,” he said. “I feel like my wedge game has not been anything close to my level of what I like it being. So, yeah, just kind of keep honing in on that, and work – because we got a big stretch here coming up that I’m excited for.”
As Thomas looks to build on his recent success, the next phase of his career promises even more milestones and potential victories in a crowded and competitive field.
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