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Justin Thomas talks with Golf Central about his microdiscectomy recovery, with no defined return date to the course. He also discusses the final round of The RSM Classic 2025 and younger players joining the PGA Tour.
Nelly Korda added another moment to her impressive highlight reel after draining a fairway bunker hole-out for eagle at the CME Group Tour Championship in Naples. Jeeno Thitikul leads the tournament in the final round.
The Golf Central desk and Mel Reid unpack Sami Valimaki’s round of 65 that vaulted him to the top of the RSM Classic and explain how it would be historic for both Finland and the PGA Tour if he holds on for the win.
Jeeno Thitikul made nine birdies for the second straight day, this time giving her an 8-under 64 that allowed the Thai star to pull away Saturday and build a six-shot lead.