Early returns are favorable for Justin Thomas at Valspar Championship

PALM HARBOR — Less than a week after missing the cut at the Players Championship, Justin Thomas thinks his patience is going to pay off. Coming into the Valspar Championship, the two-time major champion is ranked 28th and has failed to make the cut in two of his last three tournaments. But Thomas has fared well on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook in recent years, tying for 10th last year ...