Given Justin Thomas’ history at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, Thomas starting the final round at Kapalua four shots out of the lead should have felt like an opportunity to add to his growing resume.
But the 27-year-old had other things on his mind.
During Saturday’s third round, Thomas was heard during the telecast on Golf Channel using a homophobic slur. Following his round, he apologized and said there was “no excuse” for his actions.
Even with a chance to win his 14th PGA Tour title and his third victory at Kapalua, Thomas said his focus was elsewhere entering Sunday's final round.