Justin Thomas tells PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp where he needs to schedule more events

Justin Thomas has delivered a direct message to new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp: bring more tournaments to the northeast. Speaking candidly about his past experiences in the region, the two-time major champion praised both the courses and the fervent fan base, arguing that the tour should make the area a more regular stop.

“I love it,” Thomas said, recalling his victory at the TPC Boston playoff event that concluded on Labor Day Monday. “The crowds were wild.” He emphasized that supporters in the northeast are “very, very passionate” and “shoot it to you straight,” creating an atmosphere that is tough to replicate elsewhere.

Thomas also highlighted last year’s Truist Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club as a standout. “I loved it,” he noted. “I thought the atmosphere and vibe at that event were awesome.” He expressed a wish that the tour “played up in the northeast more often,” referencing the previous playoff swing that took players through New Jersey, New York, and on to Boston.

While acknowledging Chicago as another city with a similar energy, Thomas’s primary plea centers on the northeast corridor. His comments come at a pertinent time: the PGA Championship is scheduled to return to Pennsylvania’s Aronimink Golf Club later this year. “I’m very excited to get back in front of ’em to play,” Thomas said, anticipating another raucous reception.

With Rolapp now at the helm, Thomas has effectively outlined a fan-focused blueprint for future scheduling, underscoring the unique energy that northeast venues and their supporters bring to the PGA Tour.