1 week Ago By Sahil Kurup
Justin Thomas's opening round at the 2025 Masters was punctuated by a moment of raw frustration that resonated with many golf fans. After a mishit on the par-5 8th hole, Thomas was caught on a hot mic exclaiming, "F------- heeled it, god dammit," a passionate and candid outburst that quickly made waves across social media platforms. Despite the early setback, Thomas, recently a winner of the inaugural TGL , managed to stabilize his game.
He completed the front nine at one-over par, with a bogey on the 5th hole being the only blemish. The back nine saw a mix of challenges and recoveries: bogeys on the 13th and 17th holes were offset by birdies on the 16th and 18th, culminating in a final score of 73 (+1). Thomas, who lives near Tiger Woods in a $13.
5 million mansion , entered this year's Masters with a renewed sense of purpose . After missing the cut in the previous two tournaments at Augusta, he has shown promising form in 2025, securing four top-10 finishes in eight events and climbing to No. 8 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
This resurgence follows a challenging period in his career, where consistency was elusive. A notable change in his team dynamics occurred this week, as Thomas enlisted Joe Greiner, formerly caddie for Max Homa , to step in for his regular caddie, Matt "Rev" Minister, who is sidelined with a back injury. This adjustment adds a new dynamic to his approach at Augusta.
“Unfortunately, my caddie Rev hurt his back this week and isn’t able to be on the bag with me this week at Augusta,” Thomas posted Tuesday night on his Instagram story. “Rev is resting up so he gets better soon. I’m very lucky Joe Greiner is a great friend and able to help me out last minute.
” Off the course, Thomas shared a heartwarming moment during the Par 3 Contest, participating alongside his wife, Jillian, and their infant daughter, Molly. He described the experience as "an amazing day," highlighting the balance between his professional commitments and family life. "The par 3 contest @themasters was a little different today than past years! An amazing day with my girls, the Spieths, and the Homa crew.
Incredible memories we will cherish forever, Prep work is done, it’s time to get after it ," he said in a message on Instagram. As the tournament progresses, Thomas aims to channel his passion and experience to contend for the coveted green jacket. His best finish at the Masters remains a fourth-place in 2020, and with his current form, he is poised to make a significant impact this year.
Justin Rose leads the field with an impressive seven-under 65. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler, Corey Conners, and Ludvig Aberg are tied for second at four-under, while Bryson DeChambeau is among those in close pursuit..
