Max Homa's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Max Homa.

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

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.

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.

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: All-Pac-12 Selection

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.