Thomas joined an elite group including Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth to have posted five wins in a season before the age of 25.
The 24-year-old's victories included his first major title at the PGA Championship in August.
He also won the season-long points race, the FedExCup, and set an all-time tour record low score of 253 strokes at the Sony Open in Hawaii in January.
Thomas nominated his tee shot at the par-three 17th at Quail Hollow in the final round of the PGA Championship as the most special in a remarkable season.
"That shot was probably the best shot I've ever hit in my life under those circumstances," he said of the seven-iron from 200 yards that cleared the water hazard, found the heart of the green, and set up a 15-foot birdie that all but clinched the championship.
Thomas also played a role in helping the United States win last week's Presidents Cup by posting a 3-1-1 record against the International team.
Xander Schauffele was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. He won twice, including the season-ending Tour Championship.
(Reporting by Andrew Both in Cary, North Carolina; Editing by Toby Davis)
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