History of Max Homa in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 13, 2026

Max Homa is a prominent professional golfer competing on the PGA Tour. A standout collegiate player at UC Berkeley, he transitioned to the professional circuit, where he has secured multiple tournament victories, including prestigious events like the Wells Fargo Championship and the Genesis Invitational. Known for his technical proficiency and mental fortitude, Homa has earned a reputation as one of the game's most consistent performers, leading to his selection for high-profile international teams like the U.S. Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup squads. Beyond his athletic achievements, Homa is widely recognized for his engaging social media presence. He has cultivated a unique connection with fans by offering witty commentary on the sport, providing professional swing analysis, and showcasing his self-deprecating humor. This blend of high-level competitive success and digital accessibility has established him as a fan favorite and a modern ambassador for professional golf.

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November 19, 1990: Birth of Max Homa

John Maxwell Homa, known professionally as Max Homa, was born on November 19, 1990, in the United States.

2003: Inception of the ShotLink Era

Starting in 2003, the PGA Tour began tracking player data through the ShotLink era, which serves as the historical baseline for distance records like Homa's 477-yard drive.

2008: Selection to Junior America's Cup Team

In 2008, Max Homa achieved a significant early career milestone when he was chosen to represent Southern California as a member of the Junior America's Cup team.

2009: Victory at Ventura County Junior Golf Association

During 2009, Homa secured a win at the Ventura County Junior Golf Association tournament held at River Ridge in Oxnard, finishing with a score of 145 (72-73).

2009: Graduation from Valencia High School and Foothill League MVP

In 2009, Max Homa graduated from Valencia High School located in the Santa Clarita Valley. During his final year in 2009, he also achieved the title of Foothill League MVP, marking the conclusion of a successful high school career where he was a four-time first-team All-Foothill League selection.

2010: U.S. Amateur Quarterfinal Appearance

During 2010, Max Homa advanced to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Amateur tournament, ultimately losing to his University of California teammate and defending champion An Byeong-hun. By the end of 2010, Homa achieved a personal ranking of 4th in California, 33rd in the United States, and 78th worldwide per amateurgolf.com.

2011: Collegiate Golf Achievements as a Junior

During the 2011-2012 academic year, Max Homa excelled as a junior golfer at the University of California, Berkeley, earning honors as a third-team PING Division I All-American, second-team All-Pac-12, and PING Division I All-West Region in 2011.

2011: Victory at the Silicon Valley Amateur

In 2011, Max Homa achieved a significant amateur victory by winning the amateurgolf.com Silicon Valley Amateur with a score of 133. By the end of 2011, his amateur standing improved significantly, resulting in rankings of 8th in California, 36th in the United States, and 89th globally.

2012: Continued Collegiate Excellence

In 2012, Max Homa continued his successful collegiate career at the University of California, Berkeley, maintaining his status as a top-tier player while preparing for his senior year performance in the 2011-2012 season.

2012: Advancement in Amateur Rankings

Throughout 2012, Max Homa continued to climb the amateur golf rankings. By the end of 2012, he reached a career high for the year, finishing ranked 5th in California, 18th in the United States, and 50th in the world according to amateurgolf.com.

October 2013: PGA Tour Professional Debut

In October 2013, Max Homa made his debut as a professional golfer at the Frys.com Open, where he finished tied for 9th place.

December 2013: Web.com Tour Qualifying Success

During December 2013, Homa secured a tied-for-6th place finish at the Web.com Tour qualifying school.

2013: Initial Partnership with Joe Greiner

In 2013, Joe Greiner first began working as a caddie for Max Homa, marking the start of their professional association.

2013: Max Homa's Amateur Success and Transition to Professional Golf

In 2013, Max Homa achieved significant milestones as an amateur golfer by competing in the U.S. Open and winning the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship. Following his participation as a member of the 2013 Walker Cup team, he officially turned professional later that same year.

2013: Amateur Championship Success and Professional Turn

In 2013, while competing for the University of California, Berkeley, Max Homa won the individual Pac-12 Men's Golf Championship and the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship before turning professional later that same year.

May 2014: First Professional Victory

In May 2014, Max Homa achieved his first professional win by defeating Jonathan Randolph at the BMW Charity Pro-Am, taking home a prize of $117,000.

2015: 2015 PGA Tour season performance

During the 2015 PGA Tour season, Max Homa participated in 27 events, successfully making 12 cuts and earning $380,339 in prize money. However, he finished 163rd in the FedEx Cup standings, which resulted in the loss of his PGA Tour card.

2016: Rust-Oleum Championship victory and PGA Tour card recovery

In 2016, Max Homa competed on the Web.com Tour and achieved a significant comeback victory at the Rust-Oleum Championship in Ivanhoe, Illinois, by erasing a seven-shot deficit. This win was instrumental in helping him regain his PGA Tour card for the 2016–17 season.

2017: Difficult PGA Tour Season and Social Media Commentary

During the 2017 PGA Tour season, Max Homa faced significant professional struggles, missing the cut in 15 of 17 events and losing his tour card while earning only $18,008. Amidst these challenges, he maintained his humor on social media, joking on Twitter in 2017 about caddies being attracted to his frequent missed cuts because it guaranteed them weekends off.

2018: Regaining PGA Tour Card

During the 2018 Web.com Tour season, Max Homa successfully competed to regain his professional status, securing his PGA Tour card for the upcoming year.

2018: Max Homa's Perspective on Jewish Identity

In 2018, Max Homa shared a humorous reflection on his Jewish identity, noting that he felt most culturally connected to his heritage while observing a neighbor's extravagant Christmas lights and contemplating the high cost of the electric bill.

May 5, 2019: First PGA Tour Victory at Wells Fargo Championship

On May 5, 2019, Max Homa secured his maiden PGA Tour title by winning the Wells Fargo Championship with a three-stroke lead over Joel Dahmen. The victory earned him $1.422 million, an exemption for the PGA Tour for two years, and entry into the PGA Championship and the 2020 Masters Tournament.

November 2019: Marriage to Lacey Croom

In November 2019, Max Homa married Lacey Croom, marking a significant personal milestone in his life.

2019: Return to PGA Tour Competition

In 2019, Max Homa officially competed in the PGA Tour season after having successfully regained his tour card the previous year.

2019: Reunion with Joe Greiner

Starting in 2019, Joe Greiner resumed his role as Max Homa's full-time caddie, a tenure that would span all six of Homa's PGA Tour victories until their split in 2025.

2020: Qualification for the 2020 Masters Tournament

As a result of his 2019 performance, Max Homa earned a coveted spot to compete in the 2020 Masters Tournament, a milestone qualification confirmed following his victory in May 2019.

2020: 2020 Professional Golf Performance

During the 2020 calendar year, Max Homa competed in various professional golf tournaments, resulting in a series of performance results that were not recorded in chronological order.

February 21, 2021: Victory at the Genesis Invitational

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

September 2021: Fortinet Championship Victory

In September 2021, Max Homa secured his third PGA Tour title by winning the Fortinet Championship, which served as the opening event of the 2021–22 season.

May 2022: Second Wells Fargo Championship Win

During May 2022, Max Homa achieved his second victory at the Wells Fargo Championship, further solidifying his performance during that professional golf season.

September 2022: Fortinet Championship Victory and Presidents Cup Success

In September 2022, Max Homa achieved a notable victory by defending his title at the Fortinet Championship, securing the win with a dramatic birdie chip-in on the final hole to defeat Danny Willett by a single stroke. Additionally, during September 2022, Homa participated in the 2022 Presidents Cup as a member of the U.S. team, where he demonstrated exceptional performance by winning all four of his matches.

2022: Discontinuation of Championship and Invitational Tournaments

In 2022, the golf tournament circuit saw a structural change as both the Championship and Invitational events were officially discontinued.

January 2023: Victory at Farmers Insurance Open

In January 2023, Max Homa secured a win at the Farmers Insurance Open by shooting a final round of six-under par 66, resulting in a two-shot victory over Keegan Bradley.

September 2023: Participation in 2023 Ryder Cup

During September 2023, Max Homa represented the U.S. team at the 2023 Ryder Cup held in Italy, where he emerged as the leading U.S. point scorer with a 3–1–1 record despite the team's loss.

November 2023: Nedbank Golf Challenge Win

In November 2023, Max Homa won the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa with a score of 19-under-par, marking his inaugural professional tournament victory outside of the United States.

2023: Peak Official World Golf Ranking

During the year 2023, Max Homa achieved a significant career milestone by reaching the top five in the Official World Golf Ranking.

2023: Discontinuation of The Champions Tournament

Following previous structural changes, the tournament known as The Champions was officially discontinued in 2023.

January 2024: Record-Breaking Drive at The Sentry

In January 2024, Max Homa achieved the longest drive in the PGA Tour's ShotLink era by hitting a 477-yard drive during the third round of The Sentry tournament.

April 2024: Top-5 Finish at the Masters Tournament

During April 2024, Max Homa finished in a tie for third place at the 2024 Masters Tournament with a score of -4, earning $1,040,000 and achieving the first top-5 major finish of his professional career.

January 1, 2025: Max Homa Partners with Cobra, Puma, and lululemon

On January 1, 2025, Max Homa officially ended his long-standing partnership with Titleist to begin new ambassador roles with Cobra Golf, Puma Golf, and the apparel brand lululemon.

April 2025: Max Homa Ends Partnership with Caddie Joe Greiner

In April 2025, amidst a challenging period of declining performance, Max Homa parted ways with his long-time caddie and childhood friend, Joe Greiner.