World No.3 Justin Thomas has apologised after uttering a homophobic slur during the third round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Thomas was heard using the derogatory word towards himself after missing a par putt on the fourth hole at Kapalua, reports the Press Association. Speaking to the Golf Channel after a 68 which left him four shots off the lead, Thomas said: “There’s just no excuse. I’m an adult, I’m a grown man. "There’s absolutely no reason for me to say anything like that. “It’s terrible. I’m extremely embarrassed. It’s not who I am. It’s not the kind of person that I am. "But it’s… unfortunately I did it and I have to own up to it and I’m very apologetic. “Like I said, it’s inexcusable. I’m speechless. It’s bad. There’s no other way to put it. I need to do better. I need to be better. It’s definitely a learning experience. “I deeply apologize to everybody and anybody who I offended and I’ll be better because of it.” The PGA Tour said in a … [Read more...] about Golf star Justin Thomas apologises for “inexcusable” homophobic slur as PGA responds
Golf digest top 100 world
Joe Wicks does Dumbo while Myleene Klass’ girl is a crayon – celebs mark World Book Day
Forget the ghouls of Halloween, when it comes to dressing up the most creative outfits always emerge on World Books Day. And despite schools being closed due to lockdown, today was no exception as celebs including Joe Wicks and Myleene Klass too the opportunity to have some fun. Myleene shared a photo of eight-year-old daughter Hero as a bright red crayon from Oliver Jeffers' popular children's book The Day The Crayons Quit. She wrote: "Happy #worldbookday from ‘the angry’ red crayon." Joe Wicks took things on step further, joining daughter Marley in her Disney inspired costume. The PE With Joe social media star took on the role of the circus ringmaster, while his adorable youngster was Dumbo. Always popular, Roald Dahl classic Charlie And The Chocolate Factory was the choice of former Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes daughter Alaia-Mai. The seven-year-old was dressed as Willy Wonka, the enigmatic sweet factory owner. Rochelle, who shares her three children with … [Read more...] about Joe Wicks does Dumbo while Myleene Klass’ girl is a crayon – celebs mark World Book Day
Coronavirus digest: Brazil reports second straight day of record deaths
Brazil registered a record number of deaths for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, with 1,910 fatalities. With a surge in cases pushing health systems to the brink in many areas, Brazil has recorded a total of 259,271 deaths, marking the second-highest death toll in the world, after the United States. "For the first time since the pandemic began, we are seeing a deterioration across the entire country," public health institute Fiocruz said before the latest figures were published. "The situation is alarming." Brazil had recorded a record 24-hour tally of deaths on Tuesday, too, at 1,641. Watch video 03:04 Share Virus runs rampant in Brazil Send Facebook Twitter reddit EMail Facebook Messenger Web Whatsapp Web Telegram linkedin Permalink https://p.dw.com/p/3py8I Brazil: Politization of pandemic compounds crisis Europe The prevalence of infections in England has dropped since January, but … [Read more...] about Coronavirus digest: Brazil reports second straight day of record deaths
Horror pictures of Tiger Woods car crash show golf legend’s vehicle 30ft from road
Horrific pictures have emerged from the scene of Tiger Woods’ devastating car crash after he was cut out of the wreckage. The legendary golfer, 45, suffered "multiple leg injuries" when his car careered off the road and rolled over, requiring the "jaws of life" to extricate him. He was rushed to hospital around 7.12am (3.12pm GMT) local time on Tuesday in Los Angeles, in the US. And horrendous images show his crumpled car near the Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes. Footage also showed the Sport Utility Vehicle resting on its side some 30ft from the road, its front end badly damaged and surrounded by debris. Woods had to be prised out of the car with cutting equipment. He was the only one in the car and no one else was involved in the crash, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a written statement. Woods' injuries were not believed to be life threatening, ESPN reported citing police sources Woods’ agent Daniel Rapaport said in a statement … [Read more...] about Horror pictures of Tiger Woods car crash show golf legend’s vehicle 30ft from road
Huge $1billion resort opening by Walt Disney World with giant lagoon and beach
As if we needed another reason to want to visit Orlando, a huge new $1 BILLION resort is set to open on the border of Walt Disney World. The Evermore Resort in Orlando has everything you could want for a dreamy getaway. We're talking a 20-acre beach complex complete with an eight-acre lagoon complete with waterslides, a food hall and market, restaurants, private cabanas, a hotel with a spa and even an 18-hole Signature Jack Nicklaus golf course. Other highlights in the resort will include a number of bars, private fire-pits you can hire and even access to a whole array of watersports. Although it's currently under construction, the resort's team have shared renderings and a video tour of what guests can expect, and we can't wait to check it out in real life. The lagoon will be the main feature and there'll be plenty for families to enjoy with play areas and rope swings for the kids, as well as heaps of fun activities on offer throughout the year. Dubbed the 'Evermore Bay' … [Read more...] about Huge $1billion resort opening by Walt Disney World with giant lagoon and beach