Justin Thomas’ best opening round EVER at THE PLAYERS Championship | 2026
After missing the cut in his 2026 debut last week, Justin Thomas shot a 68 in the first round— the best opening round at THE PLAYERS of his career.
Check out his best shots from Round 1 at TPC Sawgrass.
The Florida Swing reaches its centerpiece with the 52nd edition of The PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. The PGA TOUR’s flagship event brings together the game’s biggest stars, including two-time champions Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, with McIlroy returning as the defending champion after capturing the 2025 title in a playoff against J.J. Spaun. Former champions Adam Scott, Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler are also back in the field. Fresh off his victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Akshay Bhatia arrives with momentum after defeating Daniel Berger in a playoff at Bay Hill. Other inform players include Collin Morikawa, Chris Gotterup, Ludvig Åberg and Cameron Young. With one of the strongest fields in golf and the iconic island-green 17th awaiting, another dramatic week is expected at THE PLAYERS.
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Impressive bounce back after going +14 last week and missing the cut.
Bravo👏 every hole as it comes 👍
I love jt…as a brit he's my favourite yank
His swing looks better than ive ever seen it super smooth
“That ball had a family” 5:43 😂😂😂😂
Highlights of one player — yawn!
JT's my boy! he's got game, rhythm and swing tempo… and he's also a fairly decent golfer / lol let's go Players !!!
i hate the raspy and whispering voice from this guy. I can’t listen to it.
Justin Thomas is the greatest golfer in the world with no neck.
Play suspended due to darkness?
Did the tourney officials not account for daylight savings time? 😂
Lets go JT!!! ROLLLLL TIDE!!!
Is it just me but the ball dunking in the water sounded comical cant be real
Congrats on the good opening round and welcome back JT….you the man!
Weird game , a week ago he was last in the entire field
Looked kind a Sunday crowd on a Thursday
Thing we love to see:
My dad filled his water bottle with all the broken teeth from 17 tried to sell to members 2 decades back
The fifth major! What an exciting event on a magnificent course. The course the country club jr. Golfers play every year–ajga. The event now holds 122 in field with a full fueld at 156. Why a shortaned number? Pace of play or secure income for privilaged?
What happened to up and coming jrs and amatuers who cant afford ajga or who can not afford the expenses of pro golf mini leagues? The tour closes doors of the under privilaged and show cases the brilliant privlaged ones. The state of golf sadly will dwindle onlt majors will attract and this sport will continue to honor the wealthy country clubbers. Enjoy your game.
“The whiney weasel is back”
Rory Mac ,,u had a great career but as all u are done too bad
yea then he will shoot a 78 today rofl
Thank you for bringing back the player highlights. I’d rather see this than a random assortment of shots from people who aren’t making the cut.
Cowbell=more JT. INEED MORE COWBELL!!!!!!!