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DUBLIN, Ohio – Justin Thomas isn’t afraid to speak his mind, even if sometimes it gets him into trouble.
Earlier this year at the Honda Classic, Thomas became the de facto spokesperson for crumbling relations between players and the USGA when he voiced criticism over the new rules and a lack of communication between the governing body and the top professionals. The USGA’s PR account then accused Thomas of “cancelling” meetings, a claim they later retracted, leading to a broader discussion over how best to handle communication between both sides. Tour veteran Jason Gore was hired as the USGA’s first-ever senior director of player relations the following month.