Tiger Woods delivers a quick, witty comeback to Justin Thomas with a green jacket during a FaceTime call.
Justin Thomas recalled a humorous encounter with Tiger Woods during a FaceTime call in 2020, highlighting Woods’ famously quick wit. Thomas shared the story ahead of the Tour Championship at East Lake, where he was asked to describe a memorable moment from his experiences at the event. The anecdote showcased the friendly camaraderie and playful rivalry between the two golfers, anchored by a Tiger Woods quick witty comeback that left Thomas momentarily speechless.
Details of the 2020 Practice Round Conversation
Thomas explained that during a practice round at East Lake in 2020, he called Tiger Woods via FaceTime to show him around the course since Woods had not qualified to play that year. The conversation took an amusing turn when Woods pretended that the call disconnected and then returned two minutes later wearing a green jacket, a symbol of winning The Masters, which Woods had earned but Thomas had yet to claim.
“Probably my best memory, and I couldn’t even tell you what year it was, it was probably–I guess it would have been 2020,”
Thomas recalled.
“I remember playing here, playing a practice round and walking down 18 and FaceTiming Tiger.”
“He wasn’t here and didn’t qualify, just showing him how the course was and how great it was, and then he acted like his phone cut out and then he called me back two minutes later with green jacket on. I remember that very, very, very vividly,”
Thomas added.
“Just a typical conversation of thinking I am having some kind of upper edge, and I get shut down and put in my place pretty quickly,”
he said, reflecting on Woods’ quick comeback.
Friendship, Competition, and Looking Ahead
The story underscores the balance of friendship and competitive spirit between Thomas and Woods, as they exchange playful jabs amid their shared passion for golf. Thomas’ longing for the elusive green jacket, emblematic of Masters victory, adds deeper context to the interaction.
Thomas is set to tee off alongside Harris English at the Tour Championship and reflected on his performance this year with measured optimism.
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“It’s been a good year. It’s kind of gone in waves. If I was to give it a letter grade, some kind of B, I think. Maybe B minus,”
he commented.
“I definitely know a way that could trend it toward the A direction after this week. Hopefully, we can change that letter grade,”
Thomas added, indicating his hopes for strong play moving forward.
This candid glimpse into the interaction between Justin Thomas and Tiger Woods illustrates the respect and lighthearted teasing that can coexist at the highest level of golf, while also highlighting Thomas’ ongoing pursuit of major titles. As the Tour Championship approaches, fans will watch closely to see if Thomas can continue to improve and perhaps edge closer to the triumph symbolized by the green jacket Tiger Woods so often embodies.
