No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1096: Justin Thomas on the 2025 Ryder Cup
16 snips
Dec 1, 2025 Professional golfer Justin Thomas shares insights on his recovery from back surgery and the pressing challenges of the 2025 Ryder Cup. He reflects on lessons from the defeat at Bethpage, including the impact of course setup mistakes and fan behavior. Justin tips on his motivation to rise back to the top and the dynamics of pairing with teammates like Bryson Morikawa. He also discusses the culture differences in Ryder Cup teams and outlines thoughts on the PGA Tour's future under new leadership.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Get Fitted, Not DIY
- Get professionally fitted for clubs instead of tinkering on your own.
- A proper fitting can solve dispersion and spin issues and improve consistency.
Microdiscectomy Decision
- Justin Thomas described a microdiscectomy with a small incision and months of recovery.
- He avoided injections and chose surgery after months of nerve symptoms down his leg.
Injury Can Masquerade As Swing Flaws
- JT realized his swing and setup issues came from protecting a compressed disc, not just mechanical drift.
- The lack of back pain masked a nerve problem that affected posture and weight shift.