Entering the 2024 Masters Tournament, Max Homa had the status for failing to dwell as much as his potential within the majors. He tied for tenth eventually yr’s Open Championship, the primary time he posted a top-10 at any main.
His greatest end at Augusta National got here in 2022 when he tied for forty eighth. That is regardless of the rising success Homa has seen on the PGA Tour.
But the Burbank, CA native put that notion apart and is in position for a Green Jacket Sunday.
“I came here with the gratitude and appreciation that I get to do it [play The Masters]. I’m happy I get to do it tomorrow. I’m going to remind myself I’m a dog and I’m ready for this moment.”
Despite carding a 1-over 73, Homa sits solo third, simply two photographs behind Scottie Scheffler atop the Masters leaderboard.
Homa performed much better than his rating would point out. Windy circumstances as soon as once more wreaked havoc on Augusta National. Only 12 of 59 gamers even broke par, with solely two of them (Collin Morikawa 69, Chris Kirk 68) breaking 70.
The 33-year-old professional was completely happy together with his efficiency and likes his possibilities.
“I don’t know what more I could have done. Could I have seen some putts go in, but I don’t hate how I putted. Started the ball on the line a lot. The greens got really fast. So adjusting to that took a couple holes.,” Homa mentioned.
Indeed, the flat stick was the one a part of his sport that permit him down.
Homa gained strokes on the field tee-to-green, around-the-green, and on-approach, however misplaced 0.12 strokes placing.
He burned a few edges. Had a few of these dropped, he would sitting atop the Masters leaderboard.
Nevertheless, the six-time PGA Tour winner sounds supremely assured.
“I’m a very good golfer. I learned that, so I’m going to take that one with me,” he defined upon self-reflection.
He will should be as Scheffler shouldn’t be going to provide it away Sunday.
Kendall Capps is the Senior Editor of SB Nation’s Playing Through. For extra golf protection, comply with us @_PlayingThrough on all main social media platforms.
