May 5, 2024
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/13700758/justin-thomas-homophobic-slur-apology-tournament-of-champions/

JUSTIN THOMAS was required to apologise after utilizing a homophobic slur throughout his round.

The American golf player utilized the highly-offensive term ‘f **** t’ when he missed out on a putt at the Competition of Champions in Hawaii.

Justin Thomas apologised for his anti-gay slur on Saturday

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Justin Thomas apologised for his anti-gay slur on Saturday Credit: Getty Images

And his nasty language was gotten by microphones on the course on Saturday night.

The world No 3 apologised after his round and confessed he felt ’em barrassed’ by his actions.

Thomas, 27, stated: “It’s untenable. To begin with, I simply apologise. I’m a grownup. I’m a grown male.

” There’s definitely no factor for me to state anything like that. It’s dreadful. I’m incredibly ashamed.

” It’s not who I am, it’s not the sort of individual that I am or anything that I do.

” Regrettably, I did it, and I need to own up to it, and I’m extremely regretful.

” It’s bad. There’s no other method to put it.

The world No 3 is playing in the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii

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The world No 3 is playing in the Competition of Champions in Hawaii Credit: U.S.A. TODAY Sports

” I require to do much better, I require to be much better. It’s certainly a discovering experience.

” I deeply apologise to everyone and anyone who I upset, and I’ll be much better since of it.”

The PGA Tour likewise knocked Thomas’ remark as “inappropriate” in a declaration.

ESPN reported that Thomas is most likely to be fined by the PGA Trip for his conduct.

Thomas struck a five-under-par 3rd round on Saturday to end up on 17 under for the competition.

He is 4 shots behind leaders Ryan Palmer and Harris English headed into Sunday’s last round at Kapalua.

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