Can Justin Thomas replicate his 2017 PGA Championship winning form at Quail Hollow this week?
The 28-year-old found success playing the course in August, but is yet to land a top five playing this tournament in May.
The putting
Thomas' long game was sensational last week at the Valspar Championship: he led the field for Strokes Gained Off the Tee, Approach and Tee to Green.
Justin Thomas bogeys 18 for a 67 and said it easily could’ve been a 63. “If I’m putting well this week I’m winning this tournament, without question.” pic.twitter.com/3B2rJcMTJl
— Will Gray (@WillGrayGC) May 1, 2021
Getting into contention
At Quail Hollow
A concern for him this week might be the putter again.
Conclusion
He's best price 11/1 joint favourite with Bet365 and if you believe that he's turned a corner with the putter, the notion of a decent performance with the flat stick, allied to the long game excellence and good course vibes, is a tempting one.
In the first round he is paired with Viktor Hovland and Patrick Cantlay.
Remember, Thomas has carded three 73s in his four Thursday rounds, with a 69 on debut. He's 5/4 with BetVictor.
Cantlay is having form problems of his own. He hasn't broken 70 in nine laps, hasn't played weekend golf in his last four starts and his last three first rounds have left him outside the top 60. He shot 72-71-72-72 in his only previous course start. He's 11/5 with the same firm.
He could be the best call at 2/1 with BetVictor.