Justin Thomas Finds Himself Paired with Past Rival Si Woo Kim at RBC Heritage

In a jaw-dropping turn of events at the RBC Heritage, Justin Thomas has surged to the top of the leaderboard after two rounds of sensational golf, setting a course record-equalling 61 on Thursday. Despite a slight stumble with a 69 on Friday, Thomas still holds a two-shot lead over his closest competitors.

Thomas’s journey at the RBC Heritage takes an intriguing twist as he finds himself paired with Si Woo Kim, the very player who stirred up controversy between them at the Presidents Cup last year. The fiery clash between Thomas and Kim during the singles portion of the 2024 Presidents Cup left Thomas visibly riled up. Kim’s actions, including withholding a short putt from Thomas and shushing the crowd after a crucial birdie, fueled the flames of competition between the two.

Reflecting on the intense showdown, Thomas admitted to being “pissed off” at the time but acknowledged Kim’s superior performance, conceding, “he beat me. So he has the upper hand on me.” The stage is now set for a dramatic rematch at the RBC Heritage, where Thomas will be aiming to settle the score with Kim on the golf course.

While the Thomas-Kim showdown adds an extra layer of intensity to the tournament, Thomas faces stiff competition from other top contenders. With players like Russell Henley, Tommy Fleetwood, and Scottie Scheffler hot on his heels, Thomas must maintain his focus and composure to secure victory and end his nearly three-year drought on the PGA Tour.

As the RBC Heritage unfolds, all eyes will be on the electrifying battle between Thomas and Kim, with fans eagerly anticipating a showdown filled with drama, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of victory on the golf course.