Thomas replaces Johnson as world number one

[May 14, 2018]    PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) - Justin Thomas became golf's new world number one on Sunday, ending fellow American Dustin Johnson's 15-month reign.

Justin Thomas plays from a bunker on the 18th hole during the third round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass - Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

"It means a lot, but it's something I want to have for a long time, not something I just want to have once," Thomas said at the Players Championship where he tied for 11th.

Thomas won his first major at the PGA Championship last August.

The 25-year-old has won eight times on the PGA Tour.

(Reporting by Andrew Both; Editing by Ian Ransom)

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