Rory McIlroy insists Justin Thomas will ‘try to be better’ after homophobic slur
Rory McIlroy, left, has given his backing to Justin Thomas (Adam Davy/PA
Justin Thomas has received the backing of Rory McIlroy as the American vowed to examine why he used a homophobic slur during the Sentry Tournament of Champions.
Thomas was heard using the derogatory word towards himself after missing a par putt on the fourth hole of his third round at Kapalua earlier this month.
The world number three apologised at the time but was subsequently dropped by clothing sponsor Ralph Lauren.
Justin Thomas uttered a homophobic slur after missing a par putt in Hawaii (Matthew Thayer/AP)