Justin Thomas expresses anxiety over making Valspar cut

Justin Thomas opened up about the stress of competing in golf, especially when facing the possibility of missing the cut in the Valspar Championship. He made it through the cut by just one stroke but spent much of the second round anxious about his fate. During an interview, Thomas described the intense feelings that come with this uncertainty. He explained that the tension often starts long before the final holes. “It’s real,” he said, adding that it can feel more nerve-wracking than trying to win the tournament itself. He mentioned how close he was to leading but was still unsure if he would even play during the weekend. Thomas also expressed the emotional highs and lows that accompany these moments. He compared the experience to a drug, saying it can be frustrating as he anxiously waits for the outcome. “I should have just played better and wouldn’t be here,” he reflected. In the first round of the tournament, Thomas had a rocky start with three birdies and five bogeys, finishing two over par. However, he improved in the second round with a score of one under, bringing his total to one over par after 36 holes. As he watched other players finish, the anticipation grew. After some suspenseful hours, he finally learned that the cut line had moved to two over par, meaning he could breathe a sigh of relief. So far this season, Thomas has been successful, making the cut in all but one event.