Shane Lowry knows from first-hand experience how on-course microphones can get players into trouble. Lowry was heard calling himself a “F****** idiot” on live television after hitting a tee shot into the water at the Honda Classic in 2016 and was duly fined by the PGA Tour.
The Open champion is far from alone in using strong language in moments of frustration, but the subject of so-called “hot mics” is back in the news after Justin Thomas was heard using a homophobic slur during the third round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions.
Thomas apologised for the remark but was later dropped by clothing sponsor Ralph Lauren, who said the world number three’s actions “conflict with the inclusive culture that we strive to uphold”.
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