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Thomas after CJ Cup win: ‘Not really a ceiling that I feel like I can't reach’

Chamblee: Thomas' closing record shows he's not 'diminished' by lead

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Justin Thomas didn’t exactly have the best memory of Nine Bridges’ finishing hole fresh on his mind as he walked toward the island green Sunday at the CJ Cup.

A day earlier, Thomas had rinsed his second shot into the par-5 18th and then watched as Danny Lee drained an eagle putt to complete a three-shot swing and tie Thomas entering the final round.

With Lee again looking at an eagle putt and Thomas facing a tricky two-putt birdie, Thomas turned to caddie Jimmy Johnson and said, “We’ve got to make birdie here.