Thomas’ victory at Quail Hollow is the latest chapter in a golf business family. Thomas became the eighth PGA Champion who is the son of a PGA Professional. His father, 57-year-old PGA Master Professional Mike Thomas, is the PGA Head Professional at Harmony Landing Golf Course in Goshen, Kentucky. Justin’s grandfather, Paul, is an 85-year-old retired PGA Life Member who lives in Columbus, Ohio. Paul joined the PGA of America in 1956.
"I can't put it into words," Thomas said about his PGA of America heritage. "I wish my grandpa could be here for it. It's so special to get it done. I've glad we have a trophy now."
In fact, Mike Thomas kept every golf ball from every tournament his son has ever won. He has 131 of them.
So, did he get the ball Thomas used on Sunday?
"You mean this one?" Mike Thomas said as he reached into his pocket and pulled it out.
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