‘No excuse’: Golf star Justin Thomas apologises after homophobic slur
Justin Thomas waits to hit at the Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, Hawaii. Photo: AP/Matthew Thayer
World No.3 Justin Thomas said he was deeply apologetic after using a homophobic slur during the third round of the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
Thomas, the defending champion at the $US6.7 million event, missed a five-foot (1.5 metres) putt on the fourth hole after which he uttered the slur that was picked up by a television microphone.
“There’s just no excuse,” the 27-year-old American told Golf Channel.
“There’s absolutely no reason for me to say anything like that. It’s terrible. It’s not the kind of person that I am.
World number three Justin Thomas has apologised for using a homophobic slur during the third round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 10, 2021
“I need to do better. I deeply apologise to anyone and everybody who I offended and I’ll be better because of it.”
Thomas fired an eagle and six birdies on Saturday for a five-under 68.
He heads into the final final round in a tie for fifth place at 17 under, four shots behind leaders Ryan Palmer and Harris English.
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