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Justin Thomas news
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The gist
Justin Thomas needs a solo seventh at the BMW Championship to reach the Tour Championship. His spot on the Presidents Cup team also hangs in the balance.
Background
Justin Thomas has had an up-and-down 2026 season after recovering from a microdiscectomy in November 2025. He has played well in majors, tying for eighth at The Players, fourth at the PGA Championship, and 12th at the U.S. Open, but also has five finishes of 40th or worse. Currently 44th in FedExCup points, he needs a strong result at the BMW Championship to advance to the Tour Championship and to secure his spot on the U.S. Presidents Cup team, where he sits 11th in points.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2025Thomas underwent a microdiscectomy to treat a disc problem causing hip and leg pain.
- 2026 seasonThomas posted mixed results, including top-12 finishes in majors and five finishes of 40th or worse.
- Aug 17, 2026At the FedEx St. Jude, Thomas tapped in from 9 inches for birdie on No. 16 in the final round, but finished T47.
- Aug 18, 2026Thomas commented on Bryson DeChambeau's penalty at The Open, saying he didn't think it was intentional cheating.
- Aug 19, 2026Reports highlight that Thomas needs a solo seventh or better at the BMW Championship to qualify for the Tour Championship.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Thomas's season has been up-and-down, and he needs a big week to secure his spot in the Tour Championship and Presidents Cup team.
- Caution
- Thomas's only result at least as good as solo seventh in 2026 was a T-4 at the PGA Championship, making his task difficult.