Many fans are clamoring for a shot clock on Tour, seeing how the TGL is using one, but the two-time major champ said you have to “pick and choose your battles.”

Justin Thomas has urged his fellow PGA Tour members to consider allowing more access to media partners in a bid to improve the standard of its televised product. Thomas made a series of suggestions to rival players in a leaked letter, outlining his vision to provide fans with more ‘access and insight’ during broadcasts.

The networks have seen ratings dip in recent years, perhaps due to the increased stature of LIV Golf or to the exponential rise of YouTube Golf. Those who watch golf are golfers themselves, and a large percentage of that population would rather play the game on a course somewhere than watch it altogether.

Sellers Shy, the lead golf producer for CBS, applauded Thomas for reaching out to players about more access. Jim Nantz, the lead announcer who is starting his 40th year with CBS, suggested the walk-and-talk could be expanded.

Justin Thomas came up short Sunday at the 2025 American Express, finishing 23 under but in solo second, two shots back of winner Sepp Straka. JT's recent strong play, though, continues. Dating to last season,

Even though Justin Thomas finished two back of Sepp Straka at The American Express, the two-time PGA Championship winner made PGA Tour history. Cha-ching! With his $959,200 payday, Thomas became only the 11th player to earn more than $60 million during his career,