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Six-time PGA Tour winner Max Homa’s previous criticism of “spoiled” golfers came back to haunt him this weekend.
During the final round of the RBC Heritage at Harbor Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina, Homa let his frustrations get the better of him when he swung his club several yards after failing to return to the fairway on the 15th hole.
Max Homa lines up a putt on the first green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 10, 2026. (Michael Madrid/Imagn Images)
He made a bogey and finished the tournament tied for 69th.
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Homa’s reaction didn’t stand out from other pros, but it was his previous criticism of golfers pounding the course that sparked a fierce backlash on social media.
Homa, 35, was asked Wednesday about the Masters code of conduct and what he believes dictates a violation following Sergio Garcia’s code of conduct warning for hitting a tee box. Homa did not directly mention Garcia by name but disputed this type of crisis.
Sergio Garcia of Spain reacts on the 18th green during the first round of the 2026 Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 9, 2026. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
PGA TOUR WINNER SAYS GOLFERS WHO BEAT THE COURSE ARE “VERY SPOILED” AFTER SERGIO GARCIA’S MASTERS MERGED
“I don’t like it when people break clubs. I don’t like it when people attack the golf course, because we take care of it, and I think breaking clubs makes us look very, very spoiled,” Homa said.
“I try my best not to do it. And when that happens, as far as slamming a tee box, I’m very angry with myself, because we’re very lucky to play this game where we do, and I think it’s a bad image.”
Golf fans on social media were quick to point out the hypocrisy.
Max Homa of the United States reacts after playing his shot from the third tee during the second round of the RBC Heritage at Harbor Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, April 17, 2026. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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“Settled after Sergio’s comment, smh,” one person wrote on X.
“Max: Do as I say, not as I do,” added another.
“The same guy who was on his high horse a few days ago saying it makes you look spoiled if you throw your club?” a different comment read.
Garcia apologized for his outburst in a social media post Tuesday. Homa hasn’t apologized yet, but it looks like he will soon.
