Justin Thomas was 11 under par through 15 holes in Round 2 of the CIMB Classic. Needing to play his final three holes in 2 under, he finished par-par-par for a 61. Here are highlights Thomas’ bid to shoot 59 at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.
Par-4 ninth: Thomas turns in 6-under 30, with four birdies and one eagle.
Off the green? No problem. Justin Thomas is entering the mix. #QuickHits https://t.co/yLHNniDvH2 — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) October 30, 2015
Par-4 12th: Thomas makes his third consecutive birdie to start the back nine, to reach 9 under for the round.
Rough? Water? Front pin? Justin Thomas is not fazed. #QuickHits https://t.co/EM0c2bmLRp — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) October 30, 2015
Par-3 15th: Thomas makes his ninth birdie of the day - to go with one eagle - to reach 11 under for the round. He’s now at 15 under for the event and leads by one.
Justin Thomas converts. 11 under on his round. Three to play. 58 Watch?? #QuickHits https://t.co/vC2QXNquVP — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) October 30, 2015
Par-4 16th: Needing to play his final three holes in 2 under, Thomas misses a lengthy birdie putt to remain at 11 under for the round.
Justin Thomas’ birdie putt on No. 16 slides by. He’ll need to finish birdie-birdie for 59. #QuickHits https://t.co/pdTK7DOpov — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) October 30, 2015
Par-4 17th: Thomas’ birdie effort slides past the hole, keeping him at 11 under for his round.
Just burned the edge. Justin Thomas will need to eagle the par-5 18th for 59. #QuickHits https://t.co/6JbJ70Ar2l — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) October 30, 2015
Par-5 18th: After missing the fairway right, Thomas powers his second shot into the left rough
Justin Thomas lays up into the rough. He’ll need an unlikely hole-out for 59. #QuickHits https://t.co/k0ynZP5Mus — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) October 30, 2015
Par-5 18th: Needing to hole this for 59, Thomas’ effort sails past the pin. He two-putts for par and an 11-under 61.
Justin Thomas’ third shot flies over the top of the flag. The 59 club will not have an addition. #QuickHits https://t.co/J7k8xHDhpG — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) October 30, 2015