As Preparation for the Imminent Rome Showdown Intensifies, Max Homa and Justin Thomas Dive Into a Unique Challenge Back Home

Max Homa, amidst the Ryder Cup hype, is on the verge of creating history at the upcoming Fortinet Championship in California. The tournament is important for his Ryder Cup team-mate Justin Thomas for a totally different reason.

Homa, if he wins the Fortinet Championship, will achieve a very rare feat while Thomas’ performance — if it’s satisfactory — can please the under-fire Zach Johnson a little ahead of the all-important Ryder Cup. Let’s dive into the story.

Max Homa is on the verge of creating history

The Fortinet Championship on the PGA Tour is set to kick off next week, and the spotlight is firmly on the 6-time PGA Tour champion Max Homa. Having reigned supreme at the Silverado Resort and Spa’s North Course, a vast 7,123-yard, par-72 track, for two years straight, Homa is on the prowl for a hat-trick win on familiar territory.

A victory this year would mark his third consecutive Fortinet Championship win. Last time Steve Stricker had achieved the feat at the John Deere Classic from 2009-2011. In a recent post by Fortinet, Max Homa confidently states, “I am excited to defend my 2021 and 2022 title at the Fortinet Championship next week, See you there.”

The Fortinet Championship will not be short of stars with Justin Thomas and US Ryder Cup skipper Zach Johnson also in the fray. Post Napa’s spectacle, all eyes will turn to the Ryder Cup in Rome, to the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club.

While Homa is eyeing a rare feat, Justin Thomas is determined to bounce back after an underwhelming 2022-23 PGA Tour season. While he didn’t make the FedEx Cup Playoffs, a first in his career, his prowess and credibility secured him a captain’s pick for the 2023 US Ryder Cup team to the disappointment of many.

Justin Thomas is gearing up for a comeback

Justin Thomas is prepping hard for the showdown at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome. According to Todd Lewis of the Golf Channel, Thomas has split with his coach John Graham and he has seemingly also distanced himself from his longtime swing coach Mike Thomas, who also happens to be his father. Despite such reports, Mike denied a complete separation from his son.

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As Max Homa and Justin Thomas tread the Napa greens in preparation for the forthcoming Ryder Cup, their journey in the event will offer a glimpse into their form and mindset. The next few days are very important for both of them.

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