Justin Thomas recently achieved a significant milestone in his PGA Tour career at The American Express, finishing as the runner-up and surpassing $60 million in career earnings. With his recent paycheck of $918,000, Thomas became the 13th player in history to reach this impressive milestone. Although he fell short of victory to Sepp Straka, Thomas’ consistency and strong performances have solidified his position as one of the top earners in PGA Tour history.
Thomas, a two-time Major winner, has had a successful career on the PGA Tour with 242 starts and 197 cuts made. His most successful year came in 2017 when he captured five PGA Tour titles, including his first Major at the PGA Championship. He also finished the year as the World No. 1 and secured the FedEx Cup championship, earning a $10 million payday in the process. Despite a challenging season in 2023, where he finished outside the top 125 of the FedEx Cup standings for the first time, Thomas bounced back in 2024 with six top 10 finishes and $5.2 million in prize money.
In 2025, Thomas has continued his strong form with early success on the PGA Tour, already accumulating $1.1 million in just two tournaments. As a Ryder Cup year, Thomas is focused on maintaining his momentum and improving his wedge game to compete at the highest level. He expressed his excitement for the upcoming events and aims to keep working on his game to achieve more success on the tour.
The next challenge for Thomas is the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, one of the PGA Tour’s Signature Events with a $20 million prize. Scheduled to start on January 30th, Thomas is eager to capitalize on this prestigious tournament and further enhance his standing in the PGA Tour career earnings list. Currently sitting at 12th on the list, Thomas has proven himself as a consistent performer and a top contender in professional golf.
His determination and focus on improving key aspects of his game show his dedication to staying competitive and achieving greater success in the sport. With a strong start to the 2025 season, Thomas is poised to make a strong push towards more victories and higher earnings on the PGA Tour. Fans and golf enthusiasts can look forward to seeing his continued progress and performance in the upcoming tournaments. Subscribe to Golf Monthly newsletter for the latest updates, news, and insights on the PGA Tour and professional golf.
