Shelton was awarded a cool $135,000 winner’s check, and the win catapulted him from the 63rd to the 14th spot on the tour’s points list. The golfers who remain on the final top-25 list earn PGA Tour cards, with a chance to compete at the highest professional level in the sport.
Justin Thomas carded a third round 71 even par after a second round two under par 69 to find himself still in the mix at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.
During Thursday's opening round of the U.S. open, Tiger Woods failed to make the cut. This came as a surprise to many, as Woods is still one of the best golfers of his time.
On Tuesday, Justin Thomas was announced as the PGA of America Player of the year. This is the second time that Thomas has won the award (First won in 2017).