Justin Thomas

Thomas won for the first time on the PGA Tour in nearly three years when he outlasted Andrew Novak in a playoff at the RBC Heritage. He also added a trio of runner-up finishes early in the season, which could have made a good season look even better. The second-half of the season was a little puzzling, however, as Thomas made less than 25 percent of his season earnings total from the PGA Championship onwards. The approach play, short game and putting was all very solid, but the one big issue he needs to address going into 2026 is his driving. The driver used to be a weapon for Thomas in the past, but he ranked outside the top-150 on Tour in total driving and driving accuracy. At 32, Thomas still has a lot of good years of golf left in the tank, but it feels like it's been awhile since we've talked about this 16-time PGA Tour winner as being one of the best players in the world. Part of that can be chalked up to his major record of late. Over the last three years he has just one top-30 finish in the majors along with a whopping seven missed cuts. The biggest issue for Thomas going into 2026, however, is that he is recovering from back surgery. His timeline for return is unknown, but Thomas could miss the first couple months of the season, which would negatively affect his value in salary cap leagues. Read Past Outlooks