Justin Thomas wrote a letter to his PGA Tour colleagues asking for change

The American Justin Thomas is concerned by the public's relative disenchantment with Golf, which is reflected in a drop in broadcast audiences in recent months.

To help the circuit “reconnect with its fans”, Justin Thomas did not hesitate to grab his pen (or his tablet) to write to his peers.

In a long letter addressed to members of the PGA Tourhe urges them to do more.

“The circuit is incredibly lucky to have enthusiasts who follow us every week. But let's be honest, this game can sometimes convey an image of players being a little distant. notes the double winner of the PGA Championship.

He believes that it is now up to players to make television broadcasts more attractive.

I'm not asking you to be someone else or change anything in your routine that might affect its performance. Just be open to changes.

Justin Thomas

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JT pleads guilty

The young dad implores the players not to hesitate to give more interviews before and during the game. He is even in favor of wearing microphones and according to him players need to be more transparent about what they are trying to do with their swing, their coach or what they are working on.

“Believe me, I was the first to say “no” before the offer even reached me. I've never been interested in someone asking for an interview mid-game or coming up to me to offer me something new. But I also know how much the fans appreciate these moments, explains Thomas before adding. I'm not asking you to be someone else or change anything in your routine that might affect its performance. Just be open to changes. »

All united for the good of the circuit

Concerned by recent developments on the circuit and in particular the significant investment of the SSG group (Strategic Sports Group) in the company PGA Tour InvestmentsJT invites the other members of the circuit to turn to him to make proposals if he wishes. “ Anyone who has any ideas or comments on how to make our Tour better, please contact me or one of the Tour staff », wrote Thomas.

To give even more weight to his words, JT ends his letter with a sentence which reminds everyone that the PGA Tour is an association run by players whose objective is to promote their sport: “ We all own this Tour. »