In 2023, Justin Thomas was a debated Ryder Cup pick after a shaky season, chosen by captain Zach Johnson over in-form players like Keegan Bradley . Many pointed to team chemistry over results. Now in 2025, Thomas sits 7th in the standings with 10,467 points, backed by a win at the RBC Heritage and three runner-up finishes, making his case far stronger.
Thomas sits just outside the automatic qualification, about 300 points short, meaning he’ll need a captain’s pick. After his T7 finish at the TOUR Championship, he was asked: “A couple of years ago, you weren’t here, and you had to sweat the phone call from the captain. How would you compare the feelings now to the feelings then as you’re awaiting that phone call?” Back in 2023, Thomas’s form told the story of a tough season. He pl