It has been a challenging period for Justin Thomas, the former top-ranked golfer in the world. Despite his even par 71 on Friday, Thomas missed the cut at the 2023 Open Championship, marking the third time this year that he has failed to make the cut at a major tournament. This disappointing performance comes after his worst round ever in a major tournament, an opening round 82, and a final round 81 at the U.S. Open last month. However, amidst the criticism and scrutiny, golf influencer Paige Spiranac reminds us that every player faces ups and downs in their career.
Paige Spiranac, well-known golf influencer, recently defended Justin Thomas against claims that he is overrated due to his recent struggles. Spiranac highlighted Thomas’ impressive record of 15 tour wins, including two major victories, and reminded fans that golf is a challenging sport that can test even the most talented golfers. She tweeted, “It’s wild to me that people are calling JT overrated because he’s having a bad stretch. He’s won 15 times on tour with 2 major wins. It’s golf…it will eat you alive and drive you crazy. We’ve all been there.”
While it is true that every player experiences highs and lows in their career, Justin Thomas has been battling a prolonged slump. After his victorious 2022 PGA Championship, Thomas has struggled to find his form, with his current world ranking dropping to 75th. This decline places him in a precarious position, as only the top 70 players qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs. As Kendall Capps, Senior Editor for SB Nation’s Playing Through, notes, it is becoming increasingly unlikely that Thomas will make it to the playoffs.
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