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Six-time PGA Tour winner Max Homa’s previous criticism of “spoiled” golfers has come 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 best of him when he threw 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, on April 10, 2026. (Michael Madrid/Image Images)
He made bogey on the hole and finished the tournament tied for 69th.
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Homa’s reaction did not stand out from other professionals, but it was his previous criticism of golfers hitting the course that sparked a harsh reaction on social media.
Homa, 35, was asked Wednesday about the code of conduct at the Masters 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 García’s name, but he took issue with that 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, on April 9, 2026. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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“I don’t like it when people break clubs. I don’t like it when people hit the golf course, because we take care of that, and I think breaking clubs makes us look very, very spoiled,” Homa said.
“I try my best not to do it. And when it happens, as far as hitting a tee box, I’m very angry with myself, because we’re very fortunate 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, on April 17, 2026. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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“It was prepared after Sergio’s comment, smh,” wrote one person on X.
“Max: Do what I tell you, not what I do,” added another.
“The same guy who was at his booth a few days ago saying it makes you look spoiled if you drop your club?” a different comment reads.
Garcia apologized for his outburst in a social media post on Tuesday. Homa has not yet apologized, but it appears he will do so soon.
