Unfortunately for Thomas, his first run as No.1 could last as little as two weeks, and there’s nothing he can do but sit back and watch during a two-week break from the tour.
The mighty blow struck by Dustin Johnson’s driver turned the long, uphill closing par 4 at Glen Oaks Club into a pitch and putt that the World No.1 birdied to beat Jordan Spieth in a playoff to win The Northern Trust.