Despite his good run of form in the early part of the season, Max Homa succumbed to an early exit this week at the RBC Heritage. The 32-year-old looked out of sorts and hardly posed a threat to the higher echelons of the table. Yet, it was a matter of difficult lies for the golfer which made his week horrible, including one at a peculiar position, which left netizens feeling sorry for Homa.
Max Homa’s miserable lie leaves fans amused
The six-time PGA Tour winner arrived at the Heritage with little to show in his Masters appearance, where he finished a lowly T43. However, he was left to rue his performance in the opening rounds at the Harbour Town Golf Links, where he failed to make the cut.
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The 2013 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf champion shot scores of 73 and 72 in the 71-par competition to finish with a score of three-over par. In an event where scores remained competitive for large parts, Homa was left way short of the two-under-par cut.
Yet, close observation of his match reveals some unlucky moments. One of them included a hapless lie that settled beneath a seating arrangement. Homa was left to make a shot out of his deplorable situation, which ultimately affected his score at the end.
Tough lie for @MaxHoma23 😬 pic.twitter.com/YGgTRVW5nf
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 20, 2023
The PGA Tour decided to share a screenshot of Homa’s moment on social media, which evoked ridiculous from fans on the internet. Here’s a selection of those tweets:
Looks like a better spot for a pour than a chip
— Elijah Craig Bourbon (@Elijah_Craig) April 20, 2023
He can make par from there.
— David Stabenaw (@stabmarine) April 20, 2023
Order up a cool frosty beverage Max. Knock it close!
— Dan Golden (@GoldenSeattle) April 20, 2023
It’s a gimme
— Stu Mitchell (@stumitchellQB7) April 20, 2023
TIO
— C3RTIFI3D (@C3RTIFI3D84) April 20, 2023
Yeah! Because I don't see a cocktail waiting on him!
— Will Smith (@Smittyville1973) April 20, 2023
— Claws & Effect (@Claws_Effect) April 20, 2023
Can Max Homa turn around his tragic major championship record?
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The 32-year-old has been one of the most consistent players on tour, with victories every now and then. The uniformity is further expressed by his present ranking in the OWGR standings, where Homa is ranked seventh in the world.
Yet, the University of California alum has delivered way short of his expectations in major championships across his career. He initially made his debut in the sport’s biggest events at the 2013 U.S. Open, where he failed to make the cut.
But since 2020, Homa has actively participated in major championships. However, he has more cuts to his name than finishes in these prestigious tournaments, with a solitary top-20 place in his name so far.
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Can Homa turn his fortune around in the upcoming major championships? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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