Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Max Homa

How Max Homa built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Max Homa is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. He achieved individual success early in his career, winning the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship. He has since secured six victories on the PGA Tour, establishing himself as a notable figure in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2008: Junior America's Cup team selection

In 2008, Max Homa was selected to represent Southern California on the Junior America's Cup team.

2009: Ventura County Junior Golf Association win

In 2009, Max Homa won the Ventura County Junior Golf Association at River Ridge in Oxnard.

2010: U.S. Amateur Quarterfinalist

In 2010, Max Homa reached the quarterfinals of the U.S. Amateur before losing to An Byeong-hun. He ended the year ranked 4th in California, 33rd in the U.S., and 78th in world according to amateurgolf.com.

2011: Silicon Valley Amateur win

In 2011, Max Homa won the amateurgolf.com Silicon Valley Amateur. He ended the year ranked 8th in California, 36th in the U.S., and 89th in the world according to amateurgolf.com.

2012: Amateur Golf Rankings

In 2012, Max Homa ended the year ranked 5th in California, 18th in the U.S., and 50th in the world according to amateurgolf.com.

October 2013: First PGA Tour event as a Pro

In October 2013, Max Homa finished T-9 at the Frys.com Open, his first PGA Tour event as a professional.

December 2013: Web.com Tour qualifying school

In December 2013, Max Homa tied for 6th place in the Web.com Tour qualifying school.

2013: U.S. Open and Walker Cup selection

In 2013, Max Homa competed as an amateur at the U.S. Open, and was selected to the 2013 Walker Cup squad before turning professional after the event.

2013: NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship

In 2013, Max Homa won the individual 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship.

May 2014: First professional win

In May 2014, Max Homa earned his first professional win at the Web.com Tour's BMW Charity Pro-Am, defeating Jonathan Randolph and earning $117,000.

2015: PGA Tour Season

During the 2015 PGA Tour season, Max Homa entered 27 events, made 12 cuts, won $380,339, and finished 163rd in the FedEx Cup standings, resulting in losing his tour card.

2016: Rust-Oleum Championship win

In 2016, Max Homa won the Rust-Oleum Championship in Ivanhoe, Illinois, and regained his PGA Tour Card for the 2016–17 season.

2017: PGA Tour Struggles

In 2017, Max Homa made only two cuts in 17 events on the PGA Tour and lost his card, earning just $18,008 for the year.

2018: Regained PGA Tour card

In the 2018 Web.com Tour season, Max Homa regained his PGA Tour card for the 2019 PGA Tour season.

May 5, 2019: Wells Fargo Championship win

On May 5, 2019, Max Homa won the Wells Fargo Championship for his first PGA Tour victory, receiving $1.422 million and a two-year extension of his PGA Tour card.

2019: Regained PGA Tour card

In the 2018 Web.com Tour season, Max Homa regained his PGA Tour card for the 2019 PGA Tour season.

2020: Masters Tournament Appearance

As a result of winning the 2019 Wells Fargo Championship, Max Homa earned a spot in the 2020 Masters Tournament.

February 21, 2021: Genesis Invitational Victory

On February 21, 2021, Max Homa secured his second PGA Tour victory at the Genesis Invitational in a playoff against Tony Finau.

September 2021: Fortinet Championship Win

In September 2021, Max Homa won his third PGA Tour title at the Fortinet Championship, the opening event of the 2021–22 season.

May 2022: Second Wells Fargo Championship win

In May 2022, Max Homa won the Wells Fargo Championship for a second time.

September 2022: Fortinet Championship Defense & Presidents Cup Selection

In September 2022, Max Homa successfully defended the Fortinet Championship, and was selected to play on the U.S. team in the 2022 Presidents Cup, winning all four matches.

January 2023: Farmers Insurance Open Win

In January 2023, Max Homa won the Farmers Insurance Open, coming from behind with a final round six-under par 66.

September 2023: Ryder Cup Appearance

In September 2023, Max Homa played on the U.S. team in the 2023 Ryder Cup. Homa went 3–1–1 including a win in his Sunday singles match against Matt Fitzpatrick.

November 2023: Nedbank Golf Challenge Win

In November 2023, Max Homa won the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa, shooting 19-under-par for his first victory outside of the United States.

January 2024: Longest Drive in ShotLink Era

In January 2024, Max Homa hit a 477-yard drive during The Sentry, the longest drive in the PGA Tour's ShotLink era (since 2003).

April 2024: Top-5 Finish in Masters Tournament

In April 2024, Max Homa tied for third place in the 2024 Masters Tournament, winning $1,040,000 and marking the first top-5 finish in a major of his career.

January 1, 2025: New Sponsorship Deals

On January 1, 2025, it was announced that Max Homa was joining Cobra Golf, Puma Golf and lululemon as an ambassador, ending his relationship with Titleist.