Justin Thomas stood over a birdie putt after a masterful bunker shot left him just three feet and nine inches from the hole. If he had made it, he would have finally caught leaders Sepp Straka and Shane Lowry in the final round of the Truist Championship,

How has Justin Thomas grown over the years on the PGA Tour? He expressed ahead of the PGA Championship that even the most talented guys have scars.

As things stand, Scottie Scheffler holds the No. 1 spot, followed by Xander Schauffele. Bryson DeChambeau, who won LIV Golf Korea, holds the No. 5 spot. All of them will be competing in the upcoming PGA Championship.

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In a tournament that has been short on compelling stories outside of the Cricket Club’s history, another step in Thomas’ redemption tour would provide a heck of an ending.

The good news for Mitchell is Lowry and Sepp Straka (-10) are the only players to reach double figures under par through the second round. The bad news is the group tied for fourth at 7 under features a who's who of the best players on Tour this season (aside from Scottie Scheffler, who isn't in the field).

It makes sense that Justin Thomas arrived at Quail Hollow with loads of confidence for this week's PGA Championship. He acknowledged Tuesday that he might have lots of company in that category.