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Justin Thomas Pulls Max Homa’s Leg Amidst His Clueless Stance on Controversial Saudi Golf League

Published 04/14/2022, 10:25 AM EDT

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Justin Thomas is a part of the field of this week’s star-studded lineup at the RBC Heritage on the PGA Tour. The 2021 Team USA Ryder Cup member is among the famous faces on the Tour. Thomas is in the limelight once again even before the event starts on Thursday due to his reply to Max Homa.

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As soon as the 2022 Masters got over, the Saudi Golf League was in the limelight again. Moreover, Greg Norman, CEO of the rival Tour, will announce some of the names who have joined the league. On top of that, a report by the Telegraph suggests that players like Bubba Watson, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, and Kevin Na are the big names who might have joined the Saudi-backed golf league.

Justin Thomas makes a hilarious reply to Max Homa

On April 13th Max Homa made a funny tweet regarding all the happenings in the SGL saga. He made the tweet through his official Twitter account. The tweet said, “My favorite part about this Liv golf stuff is that I, a card carrying member of the best tour in the world, know absolutely nothing about what’s going on. I am enjoying the ride with everyone on social media”

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Max’s tweet received various reactions from fans all over the globe. However, a couple of the golf professionals also reacted to Homa’s. Among the professional who responded to the American professional’s tweet was Justin Thomas. Thomas made probably one of the funniest replies to Max’s clueless stance on the SGL.

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He replied, “That’s not what you told me last week… you knew a lot. why are you spreading fake rumors max? Or are you not? Did I make all of this up? What’s happening?” As a result, catching the eye of the fans.

However, Justin was not the only professional to react to Homas’ tweet. Eddie Pepperell also made reacted to it. His reaction said, “I was offered £5,000,000 and a lifetime supply of anal beads to be part of it all and still I turned it down. Morals.”

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How did Thomas finish at the 2022 Masters?

The 28-year-old professional made a solid finish to his 2022 Masters campaign. He ended the event with an overall score of one-under-par. As a result, Justin finished in tied eighth position, nine shots back from the leader. Moreover, Thomas carded a final round of even-par 72 at Augusta National Golf Club. His final round of 72 featured three birdies and one bogey on the opening nine holes on Sunday. In turn, he moved out in two-under-par, 34.

He made three birdies, three bogeys, and a double bogey on the back nine to finish his round. On the contrary, Homa ended the event with an overall score of 14-over-par. As a result, he finished the event in tied 48th position. On Sunday, he carded a final round of six-over-par, 78 to wrap up his Masters run for the 2022 season.

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Bazif Qadri

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Bazif Qadri is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing BSC Economics Hons, Bazif is a golf enthusiast. Not only a fan, but he is also an avid golfer himself.
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Deepika Bhaduri

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