In a thrilling finish at the RBC Heritage, Justin Thomas outdueled Andrew Novak in a sudden-death playoff to claim his 15th career PGA Tour victory.

“It feels great,” said Thomas, reflecting on his triumph. He continued, “Especially after last week, to come back and play well and compete, it feels really good.”

The $3.6 million first-place prize is the largest of Thomas’ career, pushing his total PGA Tour earnings over $60 million.

Purse Distribution: From First to Last

• 1st Place: Justin Thomas – $3,600,000
• 2nd Place: Andrew Novak – $2,160,000
• T3: Daniel Berger, Mackenzie Hughes, Brian Harman – $1,040,000 each

Berths in 2023 Tournament: Notable Finishers

• Jordan Spieth (T18) secured a spot in the next year’s event.
• Rickie Fowler (T66)ked his way back into next year’s field.

Thomas’ Consistency Shines Through

With this victory, Thomas has now finished no worse than T11 in seven of his last eight individual starts. His performance this week further cemented his status as one of the PGA Tour’s most consistent contenders.

What’s Next for Thomas and the Tour?

Next up on the PGA Tour is the Charles Schwab Challenge, to be held at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, from May 25-28.

“I feel like I’m trending in the right direction. I feel like my game is really, really close.” — Justin Thomas

Did you know?

The RBC Heritage has been played at Harbour Town Golf Links since 1969.

The tournament has been sponsored by RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) since 2012.

Pro Tip:

Keep an eye on Andrew Novak, who had a stellar performance, finishing second.

Join the Conversation:

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