Justin Thomas Fund Announces 2025 Grant Recipients

Justin Thomas and his family, in partnership with the Kentucky Golf Foundation, are proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Justin Thomas Fund Grant. Please join us in congratulating Griffin Jackson and Claire Reynolds on this well-deserved honor.

In recognition of their outstanding potential, both recipients have been awarded a grant to support their participation in national junior golf tournaments. The selection committee was impressed by the strength and promise demonstrated by both applicants.

“As someone who grew up playing junior golf in Kentucky, it is an honor and a privilege to give back to the game in my home state,” said PGA Tour star Justin Thomas. “My hope is that these funds help ease the financial burden of tournament play and support these young athletes as they continue to grow into better golfers and better individuals.”

The Justin Thomas Fund was established to provide financial assistance to junior golfers from Kentucky who have demonstrated the potential to compete at the collegiate level. The grant helps cover the cost of participating in a more competitive national junior golf schedule—offering recipients valuable exposure and the opportunity to earn a college golf scholarship.

The Thomas Family and the Kentucky Golf Foundation wish Griffin Jackson and Claire Reynolds continued success and look forward to following their journeys.

Griffin Jackson

Griffin Jackson, a talented golfer from Glasgow High School, has been named one of the recipients of the 2025 Justin Thomas Grant. Griffin competed in 31 events in 2024, finishing first in 9 tournaments and in the Top 10 in many others. Griffin shared, "I am incredibly honored to receive the 2025 Justin Thomas Fund Grant. I would like to thank Justin Thomas, his family, and the Justin Thomas Foundation for this amazing opportunity. This grant will help me continue working toward my dream of playing Division I college golf one day. I am excited for what is ahead and very thankful for the support." His hard work and dedication to the game have earned him recognition in numerous junior golf events, and his impressive skill set has positioned him as a promising contender for collegiate golf. His passion for the sport and relentless pursuit of excellence on the course have made him a standout player in Kentucky’s junior golf scene. The Justin Thomas Fund is proud to support Griffin’s continued growth as an athlete, and we look forward to seeing him achieve even greater success in his golfing journey.

Claire Reynolds

Claire Reynolds, a rising star from Daviess County High School, is a deserving recipient of the 2025 Justin Thomas Grant. In 2024, Claire earned 1st Team All-State recognition, was the 2nd Region Player of the Year, and was the 2024 Owensboro Times Girls Golfer of the Year. Claire expressed, "Winning the Justin Thomas grant is a huge accomplishment for me and my family. This grant will help me further my game by having the support to compete in other tournaments and gain more experience through these tournaments. I am very excited to have this grant not only for myself but to also inspire the other young girl golfers in the golf community!" She has demonstrated exceptional talent and determination. Her performance, sportsmanship, and work ethic reflect the qualities of a future collegiate golfer. Claire’s commitment to improving her game and her ambition to compete at the highest levels make her a perfect fit for the Justin Thomas Fund, and we are excited to support her as she strives to reach her goals and make a lasting impact in the world of golf.

About the Justin Thomas Fund

The Justin Thomas Fund was established to provide financial assistance to junior golfers from Kentucky who have demonstrated the potential to compete at the collegiate level. The grant helps cover the cost of participating in a more competitive national junior golf schedule—offering recipients valuable exposure and the opportunity to earn a college golf scholarship.

Justin Thomas began playing golf at the age of two and entered his first tournament by age eight, winning the 12 and Under Division in his debut. Over the course of his junior career, he captured 125 individual titles at local, national, and international levels. He attended St. Xavier High School in Louisville, where he was a two-time state team champion, individual state champion, and was named Kentucky’s Mr. Golf in 2009.

His amateur accomplishments include winning the 2010 Terra Cotta Invitational, being runner-up at the 2010 U.S. Junior Amateur, and winning the 2011 International Junior Byron Nelson Award. At the University of Alabama, Thomas won six collegiate events, including his debut, the Carpet Classic. As a freshman, he captured the Haskins Award, Jack Nicklaus Award, and Phil Mickelson Award—recognizing him as the nation’s top collegiate and freshman player.

Justin also represented the United States in several elite junior and amateur competitions, including the AJGA Canon Cup, Palmer Cup, Junior Ryder Cup, USGA World Amateur, and Walker Cup. He was part of the 2013 NCAA Championship team at Alabama.

Following a hole-in-one during his rookie PGA Tour season at the Greenbrier Classic, Thomas received prize money to donate to the charity of his choice. With a deep appreciation for the sacrifices families make to support junior golfers, he chose to partner with the Kentucky Golf Foundation to launch the Justin Thomas Fund.

Grant Eligibility & Guidelines

To be eligible for the Justin Thomas Fund Grant, applicants must:

Be at least 14 years old and not have graduated from high school

Be a resident of Kentucky

Submit a performance record with detailed results and scoring

Important Information:

Applicants will be evaluated by the Justin Thomas Grant Committee based on golf performance and essay responses.

The committee reserves the right to withhold funding in cases of misconduct or withdrawal from events without valid reason.

In accordance with the Rules of Amateur Status, grant funds may be used to cover travel, lodging, meals, entry fees, caddie/cart fees, and practice round expenses for junior-only events. Reimbursement will be provided upon submission of valid receipts.