6 years agoJustin Thomas arrives in Phoenix hoping to find success at TPC Scottsdale. The American has provided two 17th place finishes and two missed cuts in his four attempts at the event but has shown extreme upside here in the past. Last season, Thomas birdied his first six holes during the third round, only to give all of those shots back on holes 14-16. The fourth-ranked player in the world has gained an average of 8.25 strokes on his approach shots during the first two events he has played this year but has come up short off the tee and with his putter to finish in a share of 16th at the Sony Open and third at the Tournament of Champions. It hasn't been uncommon for Thomas to go through lapses of questionable production with those two facets of his game, but there aren't many places to find trouble off the tee in Phoenix. His length will be an advantage and should set up shorter approach shots all tournament. Theoretically, if his irons can remain dialed in, he is a hot putter away from having a chance to scorch the facility.--Spencer Aguiar - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour