Thomas: Win is for Lyle

Justin Thomas tried valiantly to have Jarrod Lyle’s yellow bucket hats shipped to Ohio so the world’s best golfers could wear them during the Wggbridgestone Invitational.

Logistics prevented that, but new world No 2 Thomas reflected the players’ wide support when he dedicated his four-shot victory to Australia’s ailing former PGA Tour player yesterday.

Lyle last week ceased treatment and began palliative care amid a third battle with acute myeloid leukaemia.

‘‘This win, and this week, was definitely for Jarrod,’’ Thomas said.

‘‘I wanted that yellow hat and I asked [equipment manufacturer Titleist] if we could get some, but everything in stock was sent to Jarrod [in Australia], which is understandable.

‘‘But I was glad we could get the yellow ribbons to show some appreciation.’’

Thomas carded one-under-par 69 at Firestone Country Club to reach 15 under and finished four shots ahead of Kyle Stanley (68), while world No 1 Dustin Johnson and Thorbjorn Olesen (both 64) tied for third at 10 under.

Adding to the emotion of 25-year-old Thomas’ victory was the joy of having his grandparents, Paul and Phyllis Thomas, in the gallery.

Paul was a career club professional and played at Firestone in the 1960 US PGA Championship, missing the 54-hole cut.