Justin Thomas hits horror FOUR putt to leave US Open hopes in tatters as American is left fighting to make the cut at Oakmont
Justin Thomas hit a horror four putt at Oakmont to ruin his chances at the US Open.
The world No 5, who won the PGA Championship in 2017 and 2022, hit the double bogey on the five par twelfth hole on Friday.
The 32-year-old had set himself up for a simple 22-foot birdie putt after reaching the long par 5.
But his first effort for a birdie was left short, before his par attempt clipped over the hole.
The American's bogy putt then lipped out before he finally found the bottom of the cup to hit a double bogey.
The seven shot hole put Thomas at three over par on the day and nine for the tournament as a whole.
"That's a long way back now from this position"
Disaster for Justin Thomas 😬 pic.twitter.com/SCuc7n4adf
— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) June 13, 2025
The former world No 1 hit a sloppy 6-over 76 on Thursday and the double bogey left him fighting to make the cut, having missed out in the past two years.
It would also mark his seventh missed cut in his last 11 majors.
Scoring at the US Open was lower than expected on Thursday and 10 players finished under par.
Golf stars have been taking to the course - known as the toughest to tackle in the sport - beginning on Thursday morning.
The course at Oakmont Country Club, situated in Pennsylvania, is known as the 'Beast' by members who play on it with regularity. Phil Mickelson once described it as the 'hardest' layout he's played.
Rory McIlroy, who recently completed the golf Grand Slam by winning the Masters, has even been struggling on the Oakmont grass during practice rounds, claiming the Pittsburgh venue 'felt impossible' after a recent visit.
Meanwhile, Thomas has also made headlines this week after checking on Brooks Koepka after he was scolded by his coach Pete Cowen on Wednesday.
Asked to reveal a 'snippet' of his rebuke by Cowen, Koepka revealed that Thomas even came to check up on him.
'I'll put it this way: JT thought he had to come check on me in the bunker,' Koepka said.
'We were in there for about 45 minutes and he was on the other side of the green.
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