Ban for Justin Thomas?

[rudebhoy]

Should Thomas be banned for this?

The article talks about a fine being likely but what difference does that make to a multi millionaire?

For me, he's brought the game into disrepute. A ban for the next tournament would send a message that this won't be tolerated.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/55608414

 

[DanFST]

I don't know, I've called myself much worse on the golf course. Thankfully a mic hasn't picked me up.

Hate homophobia, but also hate cancel culture. It's not directed at anyone, but I can see him losing sponsors.

 

[rudebhoy]

Banning him for one tournament isn't "cancel culture" which is the complete ostracism of someone from the public spotlight.

If this happened in football, the player would get a ban.

 

[Tiger man]

Turn of the mics if an apology does not cover this, it's not like he is spouting homophobic slurs on the regular. I'm sure he is embarrassed by his actions and a warning should be the end of it.

 

[USER1999]

He apologised, move on. It's not like he regularly spouts this tripe.

There have been 5 or 6 f bombs so far too. It's pro sport, not Strictly come dancing.

 

[Mandofred]

You can't win unless you just never open your mouth, and then they will just call you the worlds most boring golfer....fine line to walk. Somebody is always looking for something. He got spanked for it......move on. If he were to continue to make this a regular occurrence, then get serious.

 

[KenL]

I don’t know what he said but for a homophobic slur he should receive a ban.

 

[MarkT]

He hasn’t got any previous and seems to be one of the soundest blokes out there. From the quotes I read he’s pretty devastated by what he said. It’s not great at all but hopefully just a really bad loose one that won’t be repeated

 

[Blue in Munich]

Do we know what it was he said?

 

[Imurg]

Do we know what it was he said?

I think he was mentioning a product by Brains that contains various meat particles.....

 

[BrianM]

I like JT, he seems genuinely gutted at what he’s said.
We all make mistakes and have said things we shouldn’t have in the heat of the moment.
We just don’t have cameras and microphones in our face for 18 holes for anyone to pick it up.

 

[Griffsters]

No.

These issues are always sensitive, there seems to be a genuine regret for his inappropriate comment and there was no malice in it - other to himself. Let's just get on with it.

 

[Blue in Munich]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/g...missing-five-foot-putt-Hawaii-tournament.html

 

[Deleted member 27823]

I liked JT but firmly believe that when people let the mask slip and show you who they are you should believe them.

Very sad about this.

The apology sounds sincere, perhaps this will force him to examine his prejudices and redeem himself one day.

 

[howbow88]

I liked JT but firmly believe that when people let the mask slip and show you who they are you should believe them.

Very sad about this.

The apology sounds sincere, perhaps this will force him to examine his prejudices and redeem himself one day.

JT is at an age where these sort of words would be used at school as an insult. It's more immaturity than anything, I think. He did wrong, he apologised, and I don't see this as a 'mask slipping' moment.

If he really did have homophobic tendencies, we would likely have heard about them by now.

 

[bladeplayer]

Can see professional players wanting no microphones if punishment is too severe which would be a shame too , but there are loads out there waiting for a slip to be offended and most times to be offended on other peoples behalf ..


No idea what he said but obviously was bad enough to get such coverage and the apology . So nobody go getting ur underware in a twist ?

 

[Captainron]

remember when Tiger said “I played like a word that rhymes with jazz”

Apology worked for him so same should apply here

 

[Curls]

Patrick Reed cursed with the same word about 5 years ago and got fined as I recall. Defo not going to be banned for it imo

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I liked JT but firmly believe that when people let the mask slip and show you who they are you should believe them.

Very sad about this.

The apology sounds sincere, perhaps this will force him to examine his prejudices and redeem himself one day.

I think we are in danger of going a touch too far in regards being judgemental against him based on an outburst against himself

He wasn’t aiming the outburst at anyone

If he had said to someone you “add insult” - then it’s something to look at him maybe having some issues

But was cursing himself -it’s ill judged and he clearly was devastated by it all

It’s a poor mistake and he will be punished but let’s not persecute him

 

[bladeplayer]

I liked JT but firmly believe that when people let the mask slip and show you who they are you should believe them.

Very sad about this.

The apology sounds sincere, perhaps this will force him to examine his prejudices and redeem himself one day.

Karen i understand where ur coming from and maybe im lucky i havevnt faced any of this , what ever it is called when u let a word out in frustration .

I am not for a minute condoning what ever he said and would not condone any type racism sexism or other kind of discrimination ..

Im Irish and the amount ot anti Irish jokes , sketches , the be gum be gorra stuff goes on is unnatrual , but i wouldnt call anyone to examine their predjuices abd redeem themselves .. now if they were constantly at it or using their position to promote it , id say , u need to get help u need to change,

I often say stuff i shouldnt but i would in no way try to insult some1 on purpose , i would never treat some1 diff because of their ways or beliefs , but i do say stupid things at times , (ok alot);

The guy knows he has done wrong , he has apologised , maybe give him benifit of doubt ??