How did former PGAT winner Smylie Kaufman react to Thomas' injury?

Smylie Kaufman predicted that an injury update was inevitable for an athlete like Justin Thomas, who had done an incredible job staying injury-free up to that point.

When is Justin Thomas expected to return to the PGA Tour?

Thomas stated he would miss some events in the beginning of 2026, but his goal is to return to the game injury-free and continue playing at a high level for a long time.

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Golfer Justin Thomas Undergoes Successful Microdiscectomy Surgery

Q: What injury did Justin Thomas suffer?

Justin Thomas underwent a microdiscectomy surgery to address a disc problem that was causing him hip pain.

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Summary

Golfer Justin Thomas had a microdiscectomy surgery in 2025 to address a disc problem causing hip pain
Former PGAT winner Smylie Kaufman predicted Thomas' injury was inevitable for golfers
Thomas plans to be patient in his recovery to return injury-free in the future

Golfer Justin Thomas Undergoes Successful Microdiscectomy Surgery

On November 15, 2025, golfer Justin Thomas underwent a successful microdiscectomy surgery to address a disc problem that had been causing him hip pain for several months. The procedure was performed at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

Prior to the surgery, former PGAT winner Smylie Kaufman had made a post on X, mentioning how an injury update was inevitable for an athlete like Thomas, who had done an incredible job staying injury-free up to that point in his career. Kaufman expressed happiness that the surgery was successful and expected Thomas to return to the game soon.