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Matt Cradock

Justin Thomas Reveals Reason For Skipping WGC Match Play

Thomas bends down to pick his tee up after a drive

Justin Thomas is one of the most recognized golfers on the planet, with the American a two-time Major winner and multiple time Ryder Cup player. However, despite a superb match play record at both the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup, it comes as somewhat of a surprise that the 29-year-old is skipping the only Match Play tournament on the PGA Tour calendar. 

Being played for the final time, it's unclear as to what the future of the WGC Match Play holds, with PGA Tour Commissioner, Jay Monahan, hinting that a match play event could return to their schedule at some point. For now though, a star line-up is set to take place at Austin Country Club, with Thomas and Justin Rose the only two eligible players skipping the event.

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