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 competing on the PGA Tour. He achieved individual success early in his career, winning the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship. As a professional, Homa has secured six victories on the PGA Tour, establishing himself as a notable player in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2009: Graduated Valencia High School and named Foothill League MVP

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

2009: Won Ventura County Junior Golf Association at River Ridge

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: Won amateurgolf.com Silicon Valley Amateur

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.

2011: Named third-team PING Division I All-American

In 2011, as a junior, Max Homa was recognized as a third-team PING Division I All-American, marking his achievements in college golf.

2012: Named second-team All-Pac-12 and PING Division I All-West Region

In 2012, Max Homa was named second-team All-Pac-12 and PING Division I All-West Region, adding to his accolades in collegiate golf.

2013: Competed in U.S. Open as amateur, won NCAA Championship and turned pro

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

2013: Won 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship

In 2013, Max Homa won the individual 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship, marking a significant achievement in his college career.

May 2014: Won BMW Charity Pro-Am

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

2016: Won Rust-Oleum Championship, regained PGA Tour card

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

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: Won Wells Fargo Championship

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.

February 21, 2021: Won Genesis Invitational

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

September 2021: Won Fortinet Championship

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: Won Wells Fargo Championship for the second time

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

September 2022: Defended Fortinet Championship and played in the Presidents Cup

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 of the matches he played.

January 2023: Won Farmers Insurance Open

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

September 2023: Played on the U.S. team in the Ryder Cup

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, where he went 3–1–1.

November 2023: Won Nedbank Golf Challenge

In November 2023, Max Homa won the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa, shooting 19-under-par.

January 2024: Hit Longest Drive in ShotLink Era

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

April 2024: Tied for Third Place in 2024 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.