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PGA Championship 2022: Justin Thomas Tops Zalatoris in Playoff After Pereira Collapse

Bleacher Report | May 23, 2022

Related Topics: Justin Thomas, PGA Championship, Mito Pereira, Will Zalatoris, Tommy Fleetwood, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Colonial Country Club, Kevin Streelman, Chris Kirk

Justin Thomas survived a battle of wills Sunday at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to win the 2022 PGA Championship.

The two-time major champion bested Will Zalatoris in a three-hole playoff.

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Thomas and Zalatoris were tied at five-under through 72 holes. Both earned birdies on the 17th hole that took on an added importance when the final round drew to a close.

Mito Pereira melted down on the final hole, throwing away a one-shot lead and missing the playoff altogether.

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