PGA Tour Pro Backs Max Homa in Social Media Feud, Predicts Comeback
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Max Homa's recent statements about social media being "a safe haven for a**holes" have generated both support and backlash. Some fans have criticized this opinion, coming from a user with over 689,000 followers.
One of those who expressed support was fellow PGA Tour player Michael Kim. The one-time PGA Tour winner is also very active on X, where he has over 180,000 followers:
"I mean, he has a much bigger following than I do so that means he gets way more the bad stuff than I do," Kim said after the first round of the John Deere Classic.
"I think everyone needs a break off social media once in a while. I think it's probably better for his mental health for him to take some time off."
Max Homa of the United States plays his shot from the second tee during the first round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 03, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois.
Max Homa of the United States plays his shot from the second tee during the first round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 03, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois.However, Kim predicted that Homa has not yet said his last word in the form of a post on X:
"I have a feeling that he'll come back at some point," he said.
Kim also revealed that social media is something that connects him to Max Homa in a special way. In fact, Homa was his inspiration for his digital journey:
"When I was on the Korn Ferry Tour a few years back, I really saw the following that Max had made and just wanted to try it out and see what happened. So far it's been great."
Kim is well known for his X posts sharing insights into life on Tour. He's also known for his frequent Q&As, where he engages fans on a wide variety of golf-related topics.
"Just so much like hate and anger."@Maxhoma used to be one of the most active golfers on social media. Lately he's ditched it, saying he never realized how much the negativity wasted his energy. pic.twitter.com/tQ2LLLFjVl — GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) July 3, 2025
Max Homa Talks Again About Quitting Posting on X
A day after his controversial statements, Max Homa spoke about the subject again and confirmed his conviction that staying away from X (formerly Twitter) is the right decision for him:
"I think the further I've removed myself from Twitter, you stop thinking about it so much. I think that's what I was getting at yesterday, it's draining, it's probably in the back of my mind," he said.
"There is just no point to give any attention to that...It is a lot smarter to surround yourself with real people than whatever that is on the Internet."
Both Kim and Homa are playing in the John Deere Classic. Kim finished the first round tied for fourth with a score of 7-under thanks to eight birdies and a bogey.
Max Homa posted his best round in two years on Thursday, carding nine birdies and a bogey for an 8-under 63. With that performance, he'll start the second round tied for second, one stroke behind leader Doug Ghim.
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