JBones Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 It wasn't so long ago that Jordan Spieth was the next in line for super stardom, but a Masters blunder caused him to fall back to earth. Justin Thomas has skyrocketed to the top young player in the game. Is he there to stay or will he have a meltdown that brings back to reality? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Follow @GolfspyBones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Here to stay he has what Jordan lacks which is distance. It's a heck of a lot easier to hit wedges than irons into greens. Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted January 17, 2017 SPY VIP Share Posted January 17, 2017 Next or better? I'm thinking the latter. Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpyC Posted January 17, 2017 SPY VIP Share Posted January 17, 2017 Fair question, but I don't think he's the top young player in the game. He may be trending that way, but I need to see him have a year like Speith did two years ago to grant him that. He does have more of a skill set to allow him to overpower a course ala DJ or Day but I want to see him go up against those guys at the Masters - at WGC events - at The Players - and we'll see what type of consistency he has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Gotta have a major or two before we start talking crazy. He's a great young player but the mental game in a major is a completely different beast. Gotta prove it there. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverickping Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 A little early for the crown I think but fantastic start and it only looks like it is going to get better. A lot of young, fantastic players coming out. Lucky for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeasy Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Justin Thomas makes Jordan Speith look personable. <p><strong>D:</strong> 9* G400 Max w/Xcalibur TSL</p><p> </p><p><strong>F: </strong> 14* XR Pro 16 w/Hzrdous Red</p><p><strong>I:</strong> SLS-01 4-SW w/Paderson SL</p><p><strong>W:</strong> DGR 59 w/Dynamic Gold SL</p><p><strong>P:</strong> Artisan 0318 or Edel TB</p><p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Still a lots of chapters to be written in this book. I believe he did beat Jordan a lot when they were playing Junior and College golf. In his first appearance at The Masters he finished 39th. Not too shabby for your first go round there. He definitely has the length to win any major. I'm curious to see how his overall game holds up at Augusta. I tweeted on Saturday, outside of DJ and Rory, he may be the player I enjoy watching the most. G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted January 17, 2017 SPY VIP Share Posted January 17, 2017 Justin Thomas makes Jordan Speith look personable. LMFAO Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Justin Thomas makes Jordan Speith look personable. LMFAO True! but DJ makes either one look like a 15 year old girl hopped up on Mountain Dew who just got her first cell phone Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBones Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 True! but DJ makes either one look like a 15 year old girl hopped up on Mountain Dew who just got her first cell phone "What's it do?" Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Follow @GolfspyBones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Didn't we just have this same conversation about Matsuyama? “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 True! but DJ makes either one look like a 15 year old girl hopped up on Mountain Dew who just got her first cell phone And that girl could probably still beat me in a round of gold! Sent from my SM-G920V using MyGolfSpy mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kkaw1988 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Only time will tell. He is a great golfer but I think he needs to do it in a major or two before everyone loses their minds about him. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Personally, I believe Thomas will be far more streaky of a player while Spieth will be more consistent on a more regular basis. The main reason for my assertion is putting. That's not intended to be a knock on Thomas. Very few players in the history of the game can putt with the level of accuracy and consistency as Spieth. Both have extremely bright futures. I cannot wait to see Thomas in Ryder Cup competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Thomas teaming with Reed in the Ryder Cup will be fun to watch I think he wins a major this year and if he does, it's on like donkey Kong Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey East Coast Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 JT peaking too early in the year. As mentioned before, let's have this convo when he gets a major. Shredder Stand Bag / TP SLDR S Mini 16* / Pro DHy 18* / Baffler 7w 20* / King F6 irons 5i-GW / J15 54* / Sierra 101-Soft / Z-star balls / all shafts regular flex / Lamkin Crossline Ace 3GEN oversize grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnythec Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Gotta agree, no majors yet so I wouldn't even use j.t and speith in the same sentence..oops I just did. Sent from my iPhone while sitting at the 19th hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeasy Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 A lot of guys are assuming he's going to win a major this year. He's off to a great start, but the Lee Trevino quote, "the big armadillos don't come out until after midnight," comes to mind. Let's see how this plays out before we decide he's the next anything. <p><strong>D:</strong> 9* G400 Max w/Xcalibur TSL</p><p> </p><p><strong>F: </strong> 14* XR Pro 16 w/Hzrdous Red</p><p><strong>I:</strong> SLS-01 4-SW w/Paderson SL</p><p><strong>W:</strong> DGR 59 w/Dynamic Gold SL</p><p><strong>P:</strong> Artisan 0318 or Edel TB</p><p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kc8703 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Someone always wins or gets on a run early in the season and seems to falter out when things get hot. Scott and Day did it last year. Spieth is being sneaky good so far as well (3rd &2nd) . Also for the Thomas>Spieth argument I'd have to see him handle a high pressure situation. Yes he hit a one in a million shot to seal the deal at the TOC, but he doesn't have the polarizing effect that players like Rory and Jordan have. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay0808 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 In my opinion, and yes I could be wrong I think that JT could dominate more courses because of his length and ball striking when his putting is on point. Speith is that annoying guy at your course who is an average ball striker (in comparison to others on tour) and gets up and down and makes putts when he needs to. way too early to tell but JT is like another Rory to me, length and great ball striking but will come down to putting. In my bag: Driver: Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS 10.5* (set to 9.5) UST Lin-Q Gunmetal 6f5 Wood: Tsi2 15* Project X RDX Black 70 6.5 Hybrids: King Utility 19.5* Diamana Tensei White Pro 90TX Irons: Cobra King Tour MIM 4-PW Dynamic Gold 120 X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 3 50*, 54*, 58* Tour Issue S400 Putter: Nashville Z1C 34" Ball: Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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