How Michael Jordan Helped Justin Thomas Buy His First Car With a Golf Game

Let’s imagine you’re just a high school kid who loves golf, and one day, you end up playing the game with the basketball legend Michael Jordan. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, for Justin Thomas, this actually happened.

Justin Thomas was just 15 years old, helping out as a caddie at Harmony Landing Country Club in Kentucky, where his dad worked. Michael Jordan, known for being one of the greatest basketball players ever, would come to play golf there sometimes. One day, out of the blue, Jordan asked young Justin to join him for the last few holes of the game. Imagine that! Playing golf with Michael Jordan as your teammate!

Justin wasn’t just any high school golfer; he was really good. So good, in fact, that he helped Jordan win their game together. And the prize? Justin won enough money from that game to help buy his very first car. He made four birdies in just seven holes, which is pretty amazing. He didn’t know how much money was at stake until the game was over, but it turned out to be about three to four thousand dollars. That’s a lot, especially for a teenager.

It’s about getting a once-in-a-lifetime chance to play with a sports icon like Michael Jordan and proving what you’re capable of. This game was a big deal for Justin, and it’s a cool part of his journey to becoming a professional golfer.

Justin Thomas is now one of the biggest names in golf, with lots of wins and two major championships under his belt. But back then, he was just a kid who got an amazing opportunity. And Michael Jordan? Well, he showed that he’s not just a basketball legend but also someone who can spot talent, even on the golf course.