Deborah Walker
Aug 07, 2023 - 05:05

Lucas Glover Wins Wyndham Championship; Justin Thomas Season Ends

Lucas Glover wins Wyndham Championship, securing a place in the PGA Tour post-season and more opportunities for the future.

Lucas Glover experienced a range of emotions after winning the Wyndham Championship, securing his spot in the PGA Tour post-season. The victory moved him from No. 112 to No. 49 in the rankings, giving him the opportunity to compete in the lucrative $20 million events next year. The timing of the win was particularly poignant for Glover, as it fell on the birthday of his late grandfather, who introduced him to the game of golf. Despite a two-hour storm delay, Glover maintained his composure and finished with four pars to secure the victory. Meanwhile, Justin Thomas narrowly missed out on a spot in the FedEx Cup playoffs, falling just short of the top 70. Thomas now faces an anxious wait to see if his performance this season will earn him a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team. Glover's win was made possible by his decision to switch to a long putter, inspired by Adam Scott. This victory marks Glover's fifth PGA Tour win in 18 years. Russell Henley, who had a chance to win the tournament, faltered in the final holes and finished tied for second with Byeong Hun An. Billy Horschel, who shared the 54-hole lead with Glover, finished alone in fourth. For Glover, the most important thing was winning and having his children present to witness his victory. Despite the challenges of being on the road, Glover expressed his happiness at being able to spend time with his family. Thomas, on the other hand, faced disappointment as he narrowly missed out on the playoffs. The question now remains whether he has done enough to earn a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team. The final spot in the playoffs went to Ben Griffin, who finished nine points ahead of Thomas. Adam Scott, who closed with a strong 63, missed out on the post-season for the first time since the FedEx Cup began in 2007. The only player eligible for the playoffs every year since 2007 is Matt Kuchar.