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Open de France Power Rankings: Top 10 players at Le Golf National

By Mike Randleman

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 29: A general view from the 1st green at sunrise during the second round of the Paris Legends Championship played at Le Golf National on September 29, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Phil Inglis/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 29: A general view from the 1st green at sunrise during the second round of the Paris Legends Championship played at Le Golf National on September 29, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Phil Inglis/Getty Images) /
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CROMWELL, CT – JUNE 22: Justin Thomas hits his tee shot on the 14th hole during the second round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 22, 2018 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
CROMWELL, CT – JUNE 22: Justin Thomas hits his tee shot on the 14th hole during the second round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 22, 2018 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) /

It’s a little surprising to see that more Americans aren’t joining JT in France. I’m sure he’ll have plenty of inquiring minds greet him the next time he’s back on the range in the U.S.

“I’m very excited to have the opportunity to go and play in a European Tour event,” Thomas said in a European Tour press release. “It is something I haven’t done since my first start as a pro when I went to play the (2013) Dunhill Links.

"“I’m not sure what to expect, having never played a Rolex Series event. I know they’re fairly new to the European Tour, so it will be really fun to be a part of it. I’m sure the field is going to be tremendous,  especially being a Ryder Cup venue. It will have a lot of talent.”"

Despite never seeing the course unlike most of his counterparts on this top 10, Thomas is a threat to win no matter where in the world he’s teeing it up.

The 25-year-old is a moneymaking machine having not missed a cut since the 2017 Open.

In 2018, Thomas has a win at the Honda Classic as part of five top-10s. His last start, a T56 at the Travelers Championship, was his only finish worse than T25.

Thomas is third on the PGA Tour in shots gained tee to green as he gains over six shots on the field before he even puts his reliable putter in his hands.

JT is 51st in SG putting and 56th in SG around the green. Finding fairways has been his lone fault this year (153rd accuracy), but a normal-sized course should allow this big hitter to scale back on some holes if needed.

While JT is partially on a reconassiance mission for the bigger task at hand in September, he should be eager to play well on this side of the pond with the Open also looming in July.

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