Comeback kid
Justin Thomas
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – Five things you need to know from the final round of the Jones Cup, where Alabama freshman Justin Thomas won one of amateur golf’s premier events:
1. YOU CAN CALL IT A COMEBACK: Justin Thomas started the final round five shots off Manav Shah’s lead. Thomas was still two behind as he played the 14th hole. Birdies on Nos. 14 and 15, and struggles by Shah, allowed Thomas to claim one of amateur golf’s biggest titles.
He finished at even-par 216 after a final-round 69. Shah, who shot 76 Sunday, finished second at 2-over 218.
“I just tried to play smart,” Thomas said. “I knew five shots could be made up out here. It’s the nature of the course. I just kept trying to hit fairways and greens. This whole week went by really fast, and it’s awesome.”
Thomas reached the par-5 14th in two shots, hitting the green with his ...
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