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Justin Thomas sets the target in the wind at Southern Hills
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Will Zalatoris waves after making a putt on the eighth hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Southern Hills Country Club, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. - photo by AP Photo/Matt York
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — One last birdie in a strong Oklahoma wind gave Justin Thomas another 3-under 67 and set a daunting target for Rory McIlroy and everyone else Friday in the PGA Championship. Trees were swaying and flags were whipping from the opening tee shot, and rounds in the 60s were scarce at Southern Hills. That didn't stop Thomas, who leaned on creativity with the shape of his shots, even on the putting green.