Justin Thomas cut from FedEx Cup playoffs after gut-wrenching chip just missed saving season

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It looked like Justin Thomas had saved his season on the 18th hole at The Wyndham Championship on Sunday. His chip was caught clean on the tight grass just off the green, and after checking on the turf a couple of times, it rolled right to the hole. 

A birdie on that chip would save Thomas's 2023 season, allowing him to make the FedEx Cup Playoffs after a rollercoaster tournament schedule that included multiple cuts from majors. 

But what looked like an incredible comeback turned into Thomas laying on his back in disbelief after the ball smacked off the pin, and instead of dropping in the cup, made a turn away for a tap-in par opportunity. 

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Justin Thomas reacts after a shot on the 18th green during the final round of the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club on Aug. 6, 2023, in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Logan Whitton/Getty Images)

Thomas couldn't believe his eyes, nor could the crowd, which understood how much that shot meant to his season. When he finally got up, Thomas was understandably emotional, as he missed the FedEx Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2014 – his rookie year on the PGA Tour. 

"Can use adversity as an opportunity to shy away from a challenge, or take it head on," Thomas wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, after his final round. "Was a tough season for me, but I actually had fun battling it out and playing golf this week. It’s why we play. Beyond gutted to miss the playoffs, but I’m proud of how hard I fought #onward 

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