Justin Thomas Compares Postage Stamp Hole to Wannamoisett’s 3rd Hole
Following his three-under par 68 on Thursday at The Open Championship at Royal Troon, Justin Thomas was asked about playing short par-3s as opposed to long ones.
The question was in reference to Royal Troon’s famed “Postage Stamp” 8th hole, which is playing about 123 yards or shorter for this week’s tournament.
“One of my favorite holes in the world is still from the Northeast Amateur, playing — it’s like a 110- or 120-yard par-3 and it’s a super small green, and those holes can be just as challenging. But because of the club you have in your hand, you’re expecting and thinking you should make birdie. I think the 8th hole here is a great example of that, especially given certain winds. You’re very happy to walk off with a 3. It was nice to make a 2 today,” said Thomas.
Thomas has previously said that Wannamoisett’s third hole is his “favorite hole he has ever played.”
As of this publishing, Thomas is one shot off the lead of Shane Lowry heading into Friday’s second round.
We will see if he continues to have success on the short Postage Stamp hole.