justin thomas

Friendly rivals say they hate that golf legend is absent from tournament

American is in prime position to secure a spot at the July 23-Aug. 8 Games after his first Players Championship win

The injuries were not believed to be life-threatening as the Masters champ was conscious and "able to communicate"

American used a homophobic slur, which was picked up by a television microphone during the final round

Player of the Year honours for 24-year-old American