Justin Thomas Wins RBC Heritage in Wild Playoff, Snaps PGA Tour Drought
April 20, 2025
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Troy Finnegan is a Newsweek contributor based in Colorado. His focus is golf, football and basketball. Troy has been with Newsweek since February 2025 and also writes for ClutchPoints. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder. You can get in touch with Troy by emailing t.finnegan@newsweek.com.
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For the second consecutive week, the world of golf fixated on a sudden-death playoff between two players starved for a victory.
In the end, it was Justin Thomas getting his first win in nearly three years in a dramatic playoff over Andrew Novak at the RBC Heritage.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA – APRIL 20: Justin Thomas of the United States reacts on the 18th green during the first playoff hole after winning the final round of the RBC Heritage 2025 at… HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA – APRIL 20: Justin Thomas of the United States reacts on the 18th green during the first playoff hole after winning the final round of the RBC Heritage 2025 at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 20, 2025 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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Thomas and Novak pulled away from a packed leaderboard on Sunday, and battled it out down the stretch. Both finished 72 holes at 17-under par after Novak, seeking his first PGA Tour win, missed an eight-footer to win on the last.
After Novak hit an average approach on the first playoff hole and missed a lengthy birdie putt, Thomas had a 21-foot look to win the tournament. From the second it left the putter, there was no doubt who would be hoisting the trophy.
This is surely heartbreaking for Novak, who is still searching for that first victory.
For Thomas, it is as sweet as can be on Easter Sunday.
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