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Nick Saban gives clutch advice to Justin Thomas as he looks to defend his Players Championship title

Nick Saban did not coach him on the football field, but he treats Justin Thomas like one of his players.

The University of Alabama alum turned professional as a golfer in 2013.

He has won several events, including the PGA Tour in 2017. Thomas is a two-time PGA Player of the Year (2017, 2020) and PGA Tour Player of the Year in 2017. He earned a top-five finish at the 2020 Master’s Tournament (No. 4) and finished top-10 at the 2020 U.S. Open (No. 8). He won the Players Championship event for 2021, and he looks to defend his crown.