Justin Thomas apologizes for using an inexcusable “anti-homosexual” insult

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The incident occurred after Thomas missed a hair putt during the third tournament at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.

“There is no excuse,” Thomas told Golf Channel in an airborne apology immediately after his round at Kapalua Plantation Golf Course.

“I’m an adult. I’m a grown man. There’s absolutely no reason for me to say anything like that.

“It’s terrible. I’m extremely embarrassed. He’s not the kind of person I am … But unfortunately I did and I have to do it and I’m very apologetic.

“I deeply apologize to everyone and anyone I have offended and I will be better because of it,” Thomas added.

Justin Thomas of the United States goes on the 10th hole during the third round of the Champions Sentry Tournament f at the Kapalua Plantation Course on Saturday.
Former world number 1, Thomas is now third in the golf rankings.
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“As he expressed after his round, we agree that Justin’s comment was unacceptable,” the PGA Tour said in a statement to the AFP news agency, which added that Thomas is likely to be fined for “inappropriate behavior.” to a professional “.

PGA Tour and Thomas’ representatives did not immediately respond to CNN Sport’s request for comment.

Entering Sunday’s final round, Thomas is tied for fifth, four strokes behind co-leaders Harris English and Ryan Palmer.

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