As the PGA Tour returned on Thursday, Justin Thomas had a little fun. Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Thomas waves at no fans during resumption of PGA Tour

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 6/11/20

Give Justin Thomas credit for knowing how to have a laugh during unique circumstances.

On Thursday, the PGA Tour resumed its season halted by the coronavirus pandemic in March with the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.

Fans are not allowed on the course because of the virus outbreak, but that didn't prevent Thomas from thanking would-be admirers after birdie putts, long drives and solid approaches toward the pin:

Justin Thomas waving to non-present fans while sinking a birdie #CharlesSchwabChallenge pic.twitter.com/2qn6BApWMA
— PGA MEMES (@PGAMEME) June 11, 2020

Justin Thomas waving to fans that aren’t there. pic.twitter.com/A65oBVS61c
— Cork Gaines (@CorkGaines) June 11, 2020

According to Agence France-Presse (h/t Yahoo Sports), Thomas spoke with reporters earlier this week about the state of the Tour and the world during an unprecedented year.

"I would say 2020 is beyond a bizarre year so far, and especially in the world of sports it's just going to be different," he said.

Don't feel too bad for Thomas and others on the Tour as they won't have to wait long before they can wave to actual spectators on a course. Last week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that fans will be welcomed to the Jack Nicklaus Memorial Tournament held at Muirfield Village Golf Club in mid-July.

Until then, keep waving, Justin. Those of us watching via television see you, and we're politely clapping from our couches.

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