Junior Bridgeman, the former NBA player who served on the PGA of America’s board and was part of Valhalla Golf Club’s ownership group, died this week. Bridgeman was 71 and reportedly suffered a medical emergency at the Galt House in Louisville on March 11,

Junior Bridgeman was known primarily for his 12-year NBA career, but he was an avid golfer who supported the game as an independent PGA board member.

Billionaire businessman and former NBA player Ulysses L. “Junior” Bridgeman has died.

Thomas carded a 10-under 62, tying Tom Hoge (2023) for the course record. He actually had the course record to himself as he walked to the 18th tee. That is because his 11 birdies during the round were the most in any single round in PLAYERS history, according to The Athletic's Justin Ray.

Staring down the barrel of an early exit, Thursday was about as bad as it could be for Justin Thomas at The Players Championship. Friday, by contrast, was just about the best in history.