In the 2020 Sentry Tournament of Champions, Justin Thomas claimed his 12th victory on the PGA TOUR with rounds of 67-73-69-69 to finish at 14-under-par on the Plantation Course at Kapalua. He won the tournament, although he still doesn’t know how.
Thomas lost a two-shot lead with three holes to play. He had to play the par-5 18th hole four times Sunday and always seemed to be scrambling just to stay in the game in a three-man playoff. There was more exhaustion than elation.
The series of events started with Thomas chopping his way to bogey on the 18th, getting another chance when Xander Schauffele three-putted for par on the final hole in regulation to force a playoff, and then twice having to watch Patrick Reed stand over a putt to win. On the third playoff hole — the last one before darkness — Thomas recovered from another poor shot with a sand wedge that illustrates why his short game is among the best in golf. He played a high cut from 113 yards that landed just over the ridge with enough spin to settle 3 feet away for birdie. Watch the highlights above for all the tournament’s action.
Source: PGA TOUR
