CHARLOTTE -- Their relationship goes back more than a decade, which says something about two guys who are just 24 years old. They battled as junior golfers, and at rival colleges, and each could hold their share of bragging rights.
But Jordan Spieth matured a bit more quickly as a pro than Justin Thomas, who always praised his good buddy Spieth's success through an amazing early run on the PGA Tour. That included last month's Open Championship title at Royal Birkdale as well as through all the hype Spieth was getting coming into the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.