Rory McIlroy: 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.