History of Max Homa in Timeline

Max Homa is an American professional golfer who turned pro in 2013. Before turning pro, he had a successful amateur career at the University of California, Berkeley, highlighted by winning both the Pac-12 Men's Golf Championship and the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship in the same year (2013). As a professional, Homa has secured six PGA Tour victories and reached the top five in the Official World Golf Ranking in 2023, marking a significant achievement in his career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

November 19, 1990: Max Homa's birth

On November 19, 1990, John Maxwell Homa, who would become a professional golfer, was born.

2003: Start of ShotLink era

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

2008: Selection to Junior America's Cup team

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

2009: Graduation from Valencia High School

In 2009, Max Homa graduated from Valencia High School. He was a four-time first-team All-Foothill League selection and the 2009 Foothill League MVP.

2009: Ventura County Junior Golf Association Win

In 2009, Max Homa won the Ventura County Junior Golf Association tournament at River Ridge in Oxnard with a score of 72-73=145.

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 and 33rd in the U.S.

2011: PING Division I All-American selection

In 2011, Max Homa was a third-team PING Division I All-American during his junior year at the University of California, Berkeley.

2011: Silicon Valley Amateur Win

In 2011, Max Homa won the amateurgolf.com Silicon Valley Amateur with a score of 63-70=133. He ended the year ranked 8th in California.

2012: Year-end 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.

2012: All-Pac-12 Selection

In 2012, Max Homa was selected for the second-team All-Pac-12.

October 2013: First PGA Tour Event as a Pro

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

December 2013: Web.com Tour Qualifying School Result

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

2013: Amateur Career and Turning Pro

In 2013, Max Homa competed as an amateur at the U.S. Open, and won the individual NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship. He was selected to the Walker Cup squad, and turned professional after the event.

2013: Greiner becomes Homa's Caddie

In April 2025, Max Homa split with his caddie, Joe Greiner, amidst a downturn in performance. They were childhood friends, and Greiner had been on Homa's bag first in 2013 and continuously since 2019, including for each of his six PGA Tour wins.

May 2014: First Professional Win at BMW Charity Pro-Am

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

2015: PGA Tour Season and Loss of Tour Card

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

2016: Web.com Tour Victory and Regaining PGA Tour Card

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

2017: Challenges in the 2017 PGA Tour season

In the 2017 PGA Tour season, Max Homa faced significant challenges, making only two cuts in 17 events and losing his card, earning just $18,008 in tournament prize money. He also tweeted about caddie availability, reflecting on his struggles.

2018: Homa discusses his Jewish Identity

In 2018, Max Homa described his connection to his Jewish heritage, highlighting a humorous perspective after attending Hebrew school and having a bar mitzvah.

2018: Regaining 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: First PGA Tour Victory

On May 5, 2019, Max Homa secured his first PGA Tour victory at the Wells Fargo Championship, triumphing over Joel Dahmen by three shots and earning $1.422 million. This win granted him a two-year extension of his PGA Tour card, along with invitations to the PGA Championship and the 2020 Masters Tournament.

November 2019: Marriage to Lacey Croom

In November 2019, Max Homa married Lacey Croom. The couple reside in Scottsdale, Arizona, and have two sons.

2019: Greiner becomes Homa's Caddie

2019: Regaining 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 Invitation

In 2019, Max Homa's win at the Wells Fargo Championship earned him a spot in the 2020 Masters Tournament.

2020: Results not in chronological order

In 2020, results were not in chronological order.

February 21, 2021: Second PGA Tour Victory

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

September 2021: Third PGA Tour Title

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 Victory

In May 2022, Max Homa won the Wells Fargo Championship for a second time. He ended the season finishing in a tie for 5th at the Tour Championship.

September 2022: Fortinet Championship Victory and Presidents Cup Selection

In September 2022, Max Homa successfully defended his Fortinet Championship title, securing the win with a birdie on the final hole against Danny Willett. He was also selected to play on the U.S. team in the 2022 Presidents Cup, where he won all four of the matches he played.

2022: Discontinued Championships

As of 2022, the Championship and Invitational were discontinued.

January 2023: Farmers Insurance Open Win

In January 2023, Max Homa won the Farmers Insurance Open, coming from behind with a final round of 66 to secure a two-shot victory over Keegan Bradley.

September 2023: Ryder Cup Participation

In September 2023, Max Homa played on the U.S. team in the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Italy. Despite the European team winning, Homa was the leading U.S. point scorer with a record of 3–1–1.

November 2023: Nedbank Golf Challenge Victory

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

2023: Discontinued Champions

As of 2023, The Champions was discontinued.

2023: Top 5 World Golf Ranking

In 2023, Max Homa reached the top five in the Official World Golf Ranking.

January 2024: Longest Drive in ShotLink Era

In January 2024, Max Homa hit a 477-yard drive during the third round of The Sentry, marking 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 at −4, winning $1,040,000 and marking the first top-5 finish in a major of his career.

January 1, 2025: Partnership Announcements

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