Justin Thomas Ties for Fifth After 65 in PGA Championship Final Round

Justin Thomas finished a strong final round at the PGA Championship on Sunday, posting a five-under-par 65 to briefly hold the clubhouse lead before ultimately finishing in a tie for fifth place. The two-time champion’s performance marked a significant rebound from a frustrating third round that had left him six shots off the pace.

Thomas described himself as angry and disappointed after shooting a two-over 72 on Saturday, a round that included four consecutive bogeys. He stayed at the Aronimink Golf Club course for extended practice that evening, saying he needed to leave with a more focused mindset. He characterized his frustration as a competitive fire he wanted to carry into the final round.

His Sunday charge featured six birdies, including back-to-back gains on the 15th and 16th holes. Thomas attributed part of his improved scoring to calmer conditions, noting he had played his earlier rounds in persistent high winds that made the demanding course setup even more difficult. He said he and other competitors had found the combination exhausting.

The tournament was Thomas’s first top-five finish in a major since he won the PGA Championship in 2022. His recent path has been...