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Thomas erupts during third round of Waste Management Phoenix Open

Feb 3, 2018, 2:09 PM | Updated: 4:27 pm

(AP Photo/Matt York)...

(AP Photo/Matt York)

(AP Photo/Matt York)

Justin Thomas wanted the fans at the Waste Management Phoenix Open to be loud for Saturday’s third round action.

He clearly took that into his own hands as he rattled off a string of consecutive birdies that got the crowd going.

Through his first six holes, Thomas went on a rampage, knocking in six — yes, six — straight birdies to not only take an early lead but to also flirt with the all-time consecutive birdies record at TPC Scottsdale.

And while all good things must come to an end as Thomas bogeyed the seventh hole, leaving himself one shot shy of the tying the 1991 record held by J.J. Henry for consecutive birdies at TPC Scottsdale with seven, golf fans from all over provided their two cents on Thomas’ stellar stretch of play.

Thomas’ quick start allowed him to finish the front nine shooting a six-under 30, but eventually slowed down.

He finished the third round tied for 26th after he shot a 71 on the day.

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