Max Homa has yet to win a golf major, but he’s becoming a more recognizable name. He was part of Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Links GC during the inaugural season of the TGL. Although Homa and Woods weren’t able to get on the same page during the TGL, Homa showed off his personality to go along with his solid golf game.
Teaming with Woods in a golf event is never a bad thing. He is a wealth of knowledge and tips, but he also brings plenty of eyes with him. Between that appearance and Homa’s recent major finishes, he is going to be a name to know for the foreseeable future.
Here is more on where Homa is from, the college he went to and how he has fared so far on the PGA Tour.
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Where is Max Homa from?
Homa was born on Nov. 19, 1990 in Burbank, California. He went to Hebrew school growing up, but went to high school at Valencia High School in the Santa Clarita Valley. Homa played golf throughout high school, was named league MVP in 2009 and earned a scholarship to play golf in college.
Where did Max Homa go to college?
Homa earned a scholarship to play golf at the University of California, Berkeley. He majored in Consumer Behavior. As a senior in the 2012-2013 season he was named an All-American.
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Has Max Homa won a major?
Homa joined the PGA Tour as a pro in 2013. He is still searching for his first win at a major, but he has won six PGA Tour events in his career. Homa most recently won the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open on Jan. 28, 2023 with a 13-under.
He has competed in 23 golf majors, including the last 21. Homa’s best finish so far in his career was when he tied for third at the 2024 Masters.
Max Homa OWGR
Homa is ranked as the 78th golfer in the world by the OWGR.
