If you spend any time on "Golf Twitter"—now known as X—you know Max Homa. He’s the guy who roasts amateur swings, makes self-deprecating jokes about his own ball-striking, and somehow manages to be the most relatable multi-millionaire in professional sports. But if you’re looking at his trophy cabinet, there is one glaring, hollow space where a silver trophy should be. People keep asking: has Max Homa won a major?
The short answer is no. As of early 2026, Max Homa has not won a major championship.
It’s kind of a weird thing to say about a guy who has reached as high as number 5 in the Official World Golf Ranking. He has six PGA Tour wins. He’s won at Quail Hollow twice. He’s won at Riviera—his hometown "major." He’s won in South Africa. Yet, when the lights get brightest at the Masters, the U.S. Open, the Open Championship, or the PGA Championship, the finish line has remained just out of reach.
The Quest for the Big One: Has Max Homa Won a Major Yet?
For a long time, the narrative around Max was that he was a "weekend warrior" who couldn't find his game in the big four. Honestly, the stats backed it up for a while. Before 2023, his record in majors was, well, pretty rough. We’re talking about a lot of missed cuts and finishes outside the top 40.
But things started to shift recently.
Take the 2024 Masters, for example. That was arguably the closest he’s ever come to silencing the doubters. Max was right there in the thick of it on Sunday at Augusta National, playing in the final few groups. He ultimately finished T-3. It was a massive statement. He didn't crumble; he just got beat by a generational performance from Scottie Scheffler.
Then came the 2025 season. Max had another solid run at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow—a course where he usually owns the place—but a final-round stumble left him at T-60. It was a frustrating week for fans who thought this was "the one."
Why the Major Drought Still Matters
In golf, majors are the only currency that truly buys immortality. You can win ten times on the PGA Tour, but if you don't have a green jacket or a Claret Jug, there's always an asterisk next to your name in the history books.
Max is 35 years old now. He’s in that prime window where the physical game is still elite, but the mental scar tissue hasn't become a permanent problem yet. He’s talked openly about the pressure he puts on himself. He once said that every tournament used to feel like the "end of the world" if he didn't play well. You can imagine that feeling is multiplied by ten when you're standing on the first tee at a U.S. Open.
- PGA Tour Wins: 6 (including the Genesis and Wells Fargo)
- Best Major Finish: T-3 (2024 Masters)
- Total Major Top 10s: 2 (2023 Open Championship, 2024 Masters)
- Current Status: Searching for that first breakthrough
Breaking Down the "Major" Struggles
Why hasn't it happened? It's not the talent. If you watch Max's iron play when he's "on," it's as good as anyone's in the world. His swing is technical and repeatable.
Some analysts, like those you'll hear on the No Laying Up podcast or Brandel Chamblee on Golf Channel, have pointed to his major championship preparation. Historically, Max struggled to adapt his game to the brutal, grind-it-out conditions of a U.S. Open. He’s a "rhythm" player. When the USGA makes a course so difficult that rhythm is impossible, Max has sometimes struggled to find a "Plan B."
However, his T-10 finish at the 2023 Open Championship at Royal Liverpool showed a new side of his game. He played "boring" golf—low bullets, safe shots to the middle of the green, and patient putting. That is the formula for winning majors.
The Quail Hollow Connection
There was a lot of hype heading into the 2025 PGA Championship because it was held at Quail Hollow. Max has won there twice (2019 and 2022). He loves the layout. He nearly aced the 14th hole during the second round, which sent the internet into a frenzy. For a moment, it felt like the stars were finally aligning.
But as is often the case in golf, the weekend had other plans. He struggled with his putting on Saturday, and the dream of a hometown-adjacent major victory slipped away.
What the Future Holds for Max
Look, the guy is too good to stay at zero majors forever, right? Well, golf is a cruel game. Plenty of legends—Colin Montgomerie, Rickie Fowler (so far), Lee Westwood—never got over the hump.
But Max feels different. He’s shown a specific ability to win on difficult "championship" courses. Riviera and Quail Hollow are basically major-tier venues. If you can win there, you can win anywhere.
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He's also leaned heavily on his coach, Mark Blackburn, to tighten up his short game. In 2025, we saw a version of Max that was much more resilient. Even when he didn't have his "A" game, he was scrappy. That's the stuff major champions are made of.
Actionable Insights for Fans and Bettors
If you’re following Max's career or looking at him for your golf pool, keep these things in mind:
- Course Fit is King: Max thrives on long, demanding par-71 or par-72 courses where ball-striking is rewarded over pure distance.
- The "Vibe" Factor: He plays better when he’s comfortable. Watch his interviews early in the week. If he’s loose and joking, his game usually follows.
- Augusta is His Best Bet: His T-3 and T-12 finishes in the last two years prove that his high ball flight and soft landing shots are perfect for the Masters.
- Manage Expectations: The "has Max Homa won a major" question will continue to haunt him until he wins one. Expect the media pressure to be high every time he’s within three shots of the lead on a Sunday.
The journey isn't over. Max Homa is still a top-tier threat every time he pegs it up. Whether he joins the ranks of the major winners in 2026 or beyond remains the biggest storyline of his career.
Next Steps for You: Check the current PGA Tour schedule to see when the next major is approaching. Focus on Max's "Strokes Gained: Approach" stats leading up to the event; if he’s in the top 10 in that category, he’s a legitimate threat to finally break the drought. You should also follow his social media for a real-time look at his mental state—it’s often the best indicator of how he’ll perform under pressure.