Major winner Thomas to compete in South Africa for Sun City debut

Two-time major winner Justin Thomas has confirmed that he'll compete in this year's Nedbank Golf Challenge at the Gary Player Country Club.

Thomas will make his debut in Sun City as he is set to tee up in Africa's Major from 9-12 November.

He'll bid to become the first American winner of this event since Jim Furyk's second victory in 2006.

"I am so excited to get to Sun City for the Nedbank Golf Challenge and experience everything South Africa has to offer," said Thomas.

"It is a country I've always wanted to visit and this tournament gives me the opportunity not only to do that but to compete in such an historic event.

"It's been going for over 40 years and it is amazing to have Mr Player's association. I can't wait to see what makes it so great in November."

Thomas hopes his South African visit will bring a change of luck after a winless PGA Tour season, which saw him miss out on the FedEx play-offs spot.

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Tournament host and nine-time Major champion Gary Player is excited to see how Thomas will perform at his namesake golf course in Sun City.

"The support of America's leading professionals has also always been important throughout the history of the Nedbank Golf Challenge," said Player.

"It’s wonderful to have Justin Thomas add to this legacy. I'm excited to see him make his debut at Sun City and see how a two-time Major champion of his pedigree performs at the Gary Player Country Club."

Thomas also joins English duo Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood confirmed in this year's field.