Justin Thomas has kicked off the 2025 PGA Tour season with a bang, finishing just two strokes behind winner Sepp Straka at The American Express and proving he’s a force to be reckoned with this year. Despite falling short of victory, Thomas’ performance was nothing short of stellar, further solidifying his place among the elite in golf.
More notably, Thomas etched his name into the PGA Tour history books, becoming only the 11th player ever to surpass $60 million in career earnings. The 31-year-old now joins an exclusive club of golf legends, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Scottie Scheffler.
A historic milestone: Thomas cements his legacy
Thomas’ accomplishment underscores his remarkable consistency and prowess on the course. With $60 million in career earnings, he currently sits 11th on the all-time PGA Tour earnings list, trailing golf’s biggest icons.
- Tiger Woods: $121 million – the undisputed leader in career earnings.
- Rory McIlroy: $91 million – a dominant force in the modern game.
- Scottie Scheffler: $72 million – a surprising third-place presence, reflecting his meteoric rise.
With a full schedule of Signature Events ahead, Thomas has an excellent opportunity to climb higher on this prestigious list. Given his talent and determination, fans and analysts alike anticipate he could crack the top 10 by year’s end.
Justin Thomas reflects on a strong start to 2025
After his close call at The American Express, Thomas expressed both satisfaction and hunger for improvement. While he acknowledged missed opportunities, he took pride in his ability to contend and maintain composure.
“I had a chance. It wasn’t obviously a great one on the back nine, but I was proud of myself,” Thomas said, as quoted by SB Nation. “I did what I needed to do on the front nine today and at least be making some noise and kind of moving up the leaderboard.”
Thomas also highlighted the positives from his performance, pointing out his precision and control throughout the tournament.
“Obviously it was unfortunate to kind of stall there after 11,” he admitted. “Really played some great golf today, hit some really good shots, made some great putts, and hit some great putts too that didn’t go in… I feel like I managed everything really well and got it around well—only two bogeys all week.”
A promising year ahead for Thomas
Thomas’ early-season performance bodes well for what could be a career-defining year. With Signature Events offering elevated purses and greater opportunities to shine, Thomas is well-positioned to add to his already impressive resume. Fans and competitors alike know that when Thomas finds his rhythm, he’s one of the most dangerous players on the circuit.
The 2025 season has just begun, but Thomas has already made it clear: he’s here to contend for titles, break records, and keep climbing the ranks of golf’s greatest players.