Max Homa’s and Joe Greiner’s relationship began way before the golf community saw them enter the course professionally. First met at the age of 6, the pair used to play together at the Vista Valencia Golf Club in California. Greiner worked for Homa briefly in 2013 but spent time with Kevin Chappell before reuniting with Homa in 2019. This happened when Chappell was sidelined because of an injury. So, when the news of the childhood friends separating professionally after 6 years came, it took the golf world by storm.

“Joe and I made memories for a lifetime and can’t be more thankful for all the hard work. We have parted ways, and it will be sad to see him go. I’ll always be grateful to have walked the fairways with one of my best friends.” Homa told PGA Tour.com in a statement confirming the news. Homa has won 6 PGA Tour titles and has had Greiner’s constant support. Now, usually, it is the golfers who take the call to end the professional relationship, but in this case, that didn’t happen, as revealed by Homa.

Ahead of the Masters, when he was asked about the sour split, Homa was candid. He revealed that it was mainly Joe who decided and the reason was to save their friendship, “Yeah, I mean, it was not my choice, so it su**ed, but we always had a deal that we’re friends first and friendship mattered more than the work thing, and he was wise enough to do what he did. It’s hard. I’m just so used to him caddieing. And even just on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays, you just have this easy rhythm. But I was happy that he did it, because I would rather — you know, at the end of my days we continue to be great friends.”

Homa continued, “So it su**s because I just pictured always walking fairways with Joe. But again, that’s not — that was not the deal. I would rather walk life with Joe forever than this dumb game. So it’s been hard to process, but also good in a way, because friendship does matter more than any of this stuff.” 

Homa is struggling to just be in contention. With the ongoing performance, Homa’s game has been under scrutiny, as he missed cuts in the last five events consecutively. But in the tough phase, parting ways with the greatest bond on the course isn’t going to ease things out emotionally, but it might give him the results he desperately needs. Homa has said in the past that him and Greiiner respect each other a lot, so this decision, might have stem out of mutual respect.

It isn’t always seen that the long-term partnership ends, but in case of constant struggle, it becomes hard for the caddie too. Well, it is not just us who are assuming it, but the fans have also noticed it and penned down their thoughts through comments.

Fans mocked Max Homa for the split revelation

One fan wrote, “I’m assuming his caddie wanted to work on the weekend?” Max Homa won three events in the 2023 schedule, but his struggle began in the 2024 schedule. The 34-year-old’s performance in 2025 worsened further. His consecutive missing the cut made fans question the caddie’s decision to prioritize weekend participation, which hasn’t been the case with the golfer in the past five events.

Another joined writing, “You know you’re playing bad when your caddie sacks you.💩💩💩”  Another comment read, “Imagine your game going so downhill your own caddy leaves 😂😂.”Homa has only been in the top 10 thrice since the 2024 schedule began, so yeah, the performances haven’t been that good.

More fans joined, intrigued by the paycheck for the looper. One added, “Man needed a job that paid,” while another wrote, “Buddy likes a paycheck.”  The caddie who earns a cut from the winnings has struggled to get the minimum in 2025. Homa this season has earned approximately $200,000, and the share for Greiner in it leaves at $10,000, according to the estimated cut of 5%. Now, with such low earnings, the fans are speculating on the caddie’s struggle with the current partnership.

 But for the fact, the American professional was in strong contention last year at the Masters as he finished tied for third. Now, with his ongoing form, he will have to repeat the feat to secure his entry into the US Open and the Open Championship. Can the golfer, despite the struggle and new partnership, achieve that? What are your thoughts on it? Was the decision from Caddie justified, according to you? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.