Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy Honoring Kobe Bryant at Genesis Open

By Brian Giuffra | Feb 12 2020

Justin Thomas' Kobe Bryant golf spikes.

Tributes for Kobe Bryant and the people who passed away in the tragic helicopter accident two weeks ago have extended to just about every inch of the sports world, including golf.

Tony Finau wore a Kobe jersey while playing the stadium hole during the Waste Management Open. Now, Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy are paying tribute to the legend at the Genesis Open.

Man... @nomadcustoms outdid himself for this week ? #MambaMentality pic.twitter.com/WsJcGKAMO8
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) February 12, 2020

Some #MambaMentality inspiration this week at Riviera. ? pic.twitter.com/jXRFx33Qfd
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) February 12, 2020

Thomas actually used wedges stamped with different Kobe Bryant messages on them during the Waste Management, auctioning them off to support the other families impacted following the helicopter accident.

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‪I’ve partnered with @charitybuzz to auction off my @vokeywedges wedges I used during the @wmphoenixopen. The proceeds will be going to‬ ‪The MambaOnThree Fund, which exists to honor and support loved ones of the seven other victims involved in the tragedy that occurred on January 26, 2020. All donations to the Fund will be directed to their families.‬ CHECK LINK IN MY BIO to donate!

A post shared by Justin Thomas (@justinthomas34) on Feb 6, 2020 at 5:37am PST

The Genesis Open has also painted a purple and gold 8 on the eighth hole to honor Bryant. Classy moves from people who want to make sure those impacted are given the support they need during this heartbreaking time.