Justin Thomas became the eighth son of a PGA professional to win the PGA Championship when he won the Wanamaker Trophy in 2017.

His father, Mike, is a retired PGA professional and his grandfather, Paul, was also a PGA pro.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Justin attended St. Xavier High School in the city, the same school as current NFL quarterback Desmond Ridder and 11-time PGA TOUR winner Frank Beard.

Justin attended the University of Alabama before turning pro in 2013.