Max Homa, the six-time PGA Tour champion, is making headlines, but not for the reasons he’d like. His performance thus far into the 2025 PGA Tour has been less than stellar, to say the least. From a T26 start at Sentry to a withdrawal at Farmers, followed by a T53 at AT&T Pebble Beach and back-to-back missed cuts at Phoenix and Genesis, Homa’s scorecard is currently more lined with losses than birdies.
Honest and upfront about his on-course struggles, Homa admitted, “It’s a hard game, and when it doesn’t like you back, it gets very difficult.” His last victory on the PGA Tour dates back to January 2023 when he claimed the Farmers Insurance Open. The ensuing two years have been a rollercoaster, with Homa confessing to having some really bad weeks and feeling like he’s been moving backwards for months.
However, Homa’s golfing journey isn’t confined to individual tournaments. He also plays for Jupiter Links Golf Club, a team in the Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy-led TGL. Unfortunately, his luck hasn’t improved much there either, with his team recently losing 6-3 to Bay Golf Club. Despite these setbacks, Homa has managed to put on a brave face, a stark contrast to his previous demeanor.
Jupiter Links Golf Club is currently hanging by a thread in the TGL standings, ranking fifth and one point shy of the final playoff spot held by New York Golf Club. This puts the team in a precarious must-win position in their final match against Atlanta Drive Golf Club. Surprisingly, Homa displays an optimistic outlook on this situation, stating, “Yeah, win. If it’s must-win, you’ve got to win. Stuck between a must-win and can’t-lose type situation.”
Even though the scores don’t reflect it, Homa insists that his team showed great resolve in their last match, especially in the absence of Tiger Woods. Homa remains hopeful and focused on finishing strong, irrespective of the outcome in other games.
Jupiter Links Golf Club’s only triumph came when Homa was not part of the lineup, against Boston Common Golf. The Arizona resident is now eager to contribute to a win in the upcoming round of fixtures. He acknowledged the disappointment of losing but seemed ready to bounce back, stating, “It sucks to take an L, but at least on my end, I know these guys all have a win under their belt, but we do get another shot at it next week with some golf momentum, not necessarily in the win column, but some golf momentum.”
One can’t help but wonder where this newfound optimism stems from. Scottie Scheffler, the current World No.1, might have the answer. Following the Waste Management Phoenix Open in TPC Scottsdale, Arizona, Scheffler praised Homa’s never-surrender attitude, even in the face of adversity. Homa’s impressive improvement by 7 strokes on the second day, after a poor 4-over par start, is a testament to his tenacity.
The question remains, can Max Homa and his Jupiter Links Golf Club teammates pull off a miracle and secure a spot in the playoffs? Or will it be another disappointment in a string of recent setbacks? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Max Homa’s story is far from over.