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Justin Thomas Shines with 4-Under at Players Championship

3/13/2026

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Justin Thomas, a PGA Tour golfer, shot a 4-under-par 68 at TPC Sawgrass in The Players Championship, his second event since back surgery.
He followed a last-place finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational with improved focus and strategy after his hiatus.
He credited the course design at TPC Sawgrass as a good fit for his game.
He finished one stroke behind the leader, underscoring his potential as the tournament progresses.

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Story summary

Justin Thomas, a PGA Tour golfer, shot a 4-under-par 68 at TPC Sawgrass in The Players Championship, his second event since back surgery.
He followed a last-place finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational with improved focus and strategy after his hiatus.
He credited the course design at TPC Sawgrass as a good fit for his game.
He finished one stroke behind the leader, underscoring his potential as the tournament progresses.