Justin Thomas Makes Revelation on Tiger Woods

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Dibyendu Mondal | Last updated Aug 20, 2025 7:38 AM ET

Justin Thomas made headlines Tuesday when he shared a short, hilarious anecdote about Tiger Woods that showed just how quick the former world No. 1 can be to one-up a friend.

The revelation came during a media session ahead of the Tour Championship at East Lake, where Thomas was asked for a memorable moment from his time at the event.

“Probably my best memory, and I couldn't even tell you what year it was, it was probably–I guess it would have been 2020," he revealed. "I remember playing here, playing a practice round and walking down 18 and FaceTiming Tiger."

"He wasn't here and didn't qualify, just showing him how the course was and how great it was, and then he acted like his phone cut out and then he called me back two minutes later with green jacket on. I remember that very, very, very vividly," Thomas continued.

"Just a typical conversation of thinking I am having some kind of upper edge, and I get shut down and put in my place pretty quickly," he added.

The detail lands because the green jacket has remained ever elusive for Thomas. His story, told with a laugh, painted a quick portrait of two friends who trade barbs as easily as they trade clubs.

He tees off on Thursday alongside Harris English. "It's been a good year. It's kind of gone in waves. If I was to give it a letter grade, some kind of B, I think. Maybe B minus," Thomas said.

Justin Thomas said he FaceTimed Tiger Woods in 2020 to remind Tiger that he didn't qualify for the Tour Championship.

Tiger called back in the green jacket to remind JT that he hadn't won The Masters. pic.twitter.com/gxqxgIMcPg
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