Justin Thomas expresses confidence in having Scottie Scheffler type of year in 2025, fans left in split on social media
2x major champion Justin Thomas has expressed confidence in himself and claimed that he can have a Scottie Scheffler-type year in 2025.
Justin Thomas (L) and Scottie Scheffler (R) [Image via Imago]
Ahead of the first event of the 2025 season, two-time major champion Justin Thomas has dropped a bold statement. The golfer has expressed confidence that he can have a Scottie Scheffler type of year in 2025.
Scheffler broke several records in 2024. The World No.1 cemented his place as the top-ranked golfer by winning nine times during the 2024 season which included an Olympic gold and a major championship -The Masters tournament. For his performances, Scheffler was named the PGA Tour Player of the Year again.
As for Thomas, the year 2024 was another winless year for him. However, the 2024 season brought out some top showings from him, a clear improvement from the 2023 campaign.
In 2024, Thomas took part in 20 events and had 6 top-10 finishes. One of these was at the Zozo Championship where he finished as one of the runners-up to Nico Echavarria, who finished one stroke clear of Thomas.
At the Hero World Challenge, he finished third, seven shots behind Scheffler. These performances have inspired Thomas, who now believes that he can have a Scheffler type of year in 2025. He though did add that the odds are not in his favor.
??⛳️ #NEW — Justin Thomas says he believes he can have a Scottie Scheffler type of year in 2025: “I understand it's not realistic in the percentages and the likeliness of it, it's probably not, but I still fully believe that I can have a year like Scottie just had….”… pic.twitter.com/hcwEPg7ErJ
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) January 1, 2025
Social media reacts to Justin Thomas’ claim regarding 2025 season
The past few years have been a bit difficult for Justin Thomas. The golfer has struggled on the golf courses and missed cuts in several events. His recent performances though show some signs of improvement and have made him one of the contenders heading into the new season.
While having confidence in himself is a good thing, his claim of having a year like Scottie Scheffler had in 2024, has left the fans in split. Some fans have supported this while some have ridiculed him. One fan suggested that if Thomas could fix his driver, he could claim five or more wins.
Check out how the fans are reacting to this words from Thomas on X below:
If he figures out the driver, he can rattle off 5+ wins, no question.
— Gretz (@gretz4thewin) January 1, 2025
He definitely has the talent. ? healthy. We know he can focus. Why not?
— J Pepperman (@bigwoolypeppers) January 1, 2025
He definitely won’t do that if he doesn’t believe in himself. Good for him! I like the confidence
— Adam Smith (@EmersonsDad1988) January 2, 2025
Based on his last 3 starts at the Tour Championship, Zozo and Hero he seems to be trending upwards. His game is there and he seems to be enjoying the game again. I like him for at least 3 wins and contention at a major this year. Specifically the PGA!
— Hunter MacDonald® (@huntmacdonald) January 2, 2025
Zero chance
— Johnny Utah (@Jamaal20767068) January 1, 2025
I think they call that delusional.
— Astros r ur daddy (@astrosrurdaddy) January 1, 2025
Good to be optmistic! But nah, ain’t happening JT, sorry
— Pro Amateur (@ProDuffer72) January 1, 2025
Me too. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have a year like Scheffler on the golf course against my buddies. I'm totally putting money on this.
— Byron Walker (@ByronWa58452561) January 1, 2025
Obviously won’t have 9 wins but could honestly see him contending on Sunday for a major. He’s been working a lot and has done well in tournaments lately. It’s fun when JT is a contender
— K (@kjb_0801) January 1, 2025
I love the confidence from JT but he should focus on winning 1 tournament first
— ???TeamTiger??? (@deelan94361809) January 1, 2025
Thomas’ last victory came at the PGA Championship in 2022. It has been two and half years since he last tasted victory. It would take some special effort to replicate something similar to what Scheffler did in 2024.
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