Justin Thomas wishes he could get a mulligan.
The PGA Tour star called herself a homophobic slur on Saturday during the third round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, Hawaii.
Thomas teased the fourth hole after missing a 4-foot put for par, and he was caught on a Golf Channel microphone.
27-year-old Thomas, who has won the PGA Championship and 13 PGA Tour events, apologized when he discovered that his libel was caught on TV after his round.
‘There is simply no excuse. I’m an adult, I’m a grown man, ”Thomas told the Golf Channel after his round. ‘I have absolutely no reason to say such a thing. It’s terrible. I am very ashamed. It’s not who I am. It’s not the kind of person I am. But it’s … unfortunately, I did and I have to admit it and I very much apologize.
Thomas swore he will learn from this incident.
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‘Like I said, it is excusable. I am speechless. … It’s bad, ”said Thomas. There is no other way to put it. I have to do better. I have to get better. It is definitely a learning experience. I apologize to anyone I have offended and it will make me better. “
Thomas is 17-under and tied for fifth with four strokes behind third round co-leaders Ryan Palmer and Harris English.