Justin Thomas encourages golfers to grant more access during telecasts

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Justin Thomas is asking his fellow golfers to make themselves more accessible to the PGA Tour's media partners during telecasts, citing the sport's need to "better connect with fans."

"We're incredibly lucky to have many passionate people tuning in to watch us every week, but let's be honest -- this game can feet a little distant at times," Thomas wrote in a memo to other PGA tour golfers.

The memo, obtained and published Tuesday by The Athletic, lists several suggestions from Thomas, who is a member of the PGA Tour's 16-player advisory council. The two-time major winner cited research showing that "'on-course personality' is the highest ranked driver of…