Justin Thomas admits he may have been doing something ‘completely wrong’ before major tournaments

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Justin Thomas has admitted he may have been doing something “completely” wrong before competing in the four major championships.

The two-time major winner is looking to land a hat-trick of PGA Championship titles when the year’s second major returns to Valhalla next week.

The Louisville tournament is extra special for the 31-year-old, having been born and raised in Kentucky.

Ahead of the four-day event at the 2008 Ryder Cup venue, Thomas is competing at the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow, which is one of the PGA Tour’s signature stops.

Justin Thomas makes major admission ahead of the PGA Championship at Valhalla

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Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Thomas was asked about his scheduling ahead of what is a busy part of the season.

He admitted that he likes to take time off before the majors but has claimed that it’s a move that he could be getting “completely wrong”.

He said [via Ten Golf]: “I don’t know. For the most part, I’ve always said I like to take weeks off before the majors, but the two I’ve won, I’ve played the week before, so maybe I am just going about it completely wrong.”

Thomas embarked on a scouting mission to Valhalla earlier this week and has claimed that the Wells Fargo is good preparation.

“I think after playing Valhalla on Sunday and Monday, this [Wells Fargo] is great prep in my opinion,” he added.

“It’s a lot of drivers; it’s a lot of long mid-irons. I think in that aspect it will be good and for me, personally, I would rather play. It depends on the golf course. I wouldn’t want to play a place that’s completely different or a coast-to-coast time change.”

Does Justin Thomas stand a chance at Valhalla next week?

There’s no doubting Thomas’ major pedigree, having won his second PGA Championship in 2022.

However, his 2024 form in the most significant events is a concern. Missed cuts at The Players and The Masters were far from ideal. Elite players, like the Kentucky native, are judged on their performances in the big events.

Thomas’ performances on Saturdays and Sundays, providing he makes the cut, do offer a small crumb of positivity.

He finished T5 in his last outing at the RBC Heritage and also landed a top-five finish at the American Express in January.

Consistency is an issue, but if he can produce a hot streak at Valhalla, Thomas’ game is more than good enough to contend at the top of the leaderboard.