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Former Alabama golfer Justin Thomas made a historical run to becomes the second player in Crimson Tide history to win a major after Jerry Pate won the 1976 U.S. Open. He started the day three strokes back in fourth place. He had several big shots but the biggest might have been his birdie two at the 17th hole that basically clinched the cup.
Only 24 years old, Thomas has won four tournaments this year and has a great shot at Player of the Year.
Booooom.
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) August 13, 2017
A perfect putt by Justin Thomas and he's now just one shot back of the lead at the @PGAChampionship. pic.twitter.com/y2cABDdhBH
Wait ... for ... it pic.twitter.com/mQ7UUjhFLB
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) August 13, 2017
WOW is right.
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) August 13, 2017
Justin Thomas with the massive birdie chip to take a two shot lead.
Catch all the action from the @PGAChampionship on CBS. pic.twitter.com/qvV6cUg288
Talk about a clutch putt.
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) August 13, 2017
Justin Thomas birdies 17 to take a two-shot lead to the 18th on CBS. pic.twitter.com/AQAhYGP2R9
#RollTide #BuiltByBama pic.twitter.com/BFwTYwEhcI
— Alabama Men's Golf (@AlabamaMGolf) August 13, 2017
IT'S OFFICIAL! @JustinThomas34 becomes the 2nd UA golfer to win a major, joining Jerry Pate (1976 U.S. Open)! #RollTide #BuiltByBama pic.twitter.com/2w35knyZPH
— Alabama Men's Golf (@AlabamaMGolf) August 13, 2017
This is what you call EXTREME confidence from @JustinThomas34 , winner of the #PGAChampionship2017 @FOX46News @UA_Athletics @stxtigers pic.twitter.com/l8WzGsvJLZ
— Josh Sims (@JoshFox46) August 14, 2017
And the accolades are rolling in:
Barbara and I are very happy for Justin. I thought his patience was fantastic. He managed his… https://t.co/A0hYpnSDyf
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) August 13, 2017
Congrats JT!!!! Way to rise above the carnage and out execute everyone on that back nine. @JustinThomas34
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) August 13, 2017
Congratulations @JustinThomas34 on winning the @PGAChampionship! #RollTide
— Greg Byrne (@Greg_Byrne) August 13, 2017
So proud of @JustinThomas34! Amazing to watch him grow in the game of golf. Congrats on your 1st Major! #PGAChamp
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) August 14, 2017
Congratulations @JustinThomas34!! #PGAChamp!! The first of many more to come for you ⛳️
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) August 13, 2017
The man himself:
Want to thank @NetJets for the upgrade so I had a seat for this bad boy! Won't be leaving my time anytime soon pic.twitter.com/dVsHmMS5Ij
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) August 14, 2017
Hoping I wake up tomorrow and this isn't all a dream
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) August 14, 2017