The Players Championship
2021 Players champion Justin Thomas started Round 1 of the 2026 tournament with three straight birdies. This is Thomas’ second Tour start of 2026 after missing the cut at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last week. Thomas had back surgery in November.
Thomas starts hot at The Players with three straight birdies
2021 Players champion Justin Thomas started Round 1 of the 2026 tournament with three straight birdies. This is Thomas' second Tour start of 2026 after missing the cut at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last week. Thomas had back surgery in November.
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