Max Homa Has Perfect Reaction to Hater's $2K Venmo Request
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Max Homa has had a season to forget, but there are signs of life after a solid finish this past week.
The 2025 PGA Tour season for the ninth time this year required a playoff to determine a winner at the John Deere Classic. Brian Campbell defeated Emiliano Grillo on the first hole of the playoff for his second win of the season.
Meanwhile, Homa, who held a solo lead during Sunday's final round, ultimately finished fifth. His putter let him down on the back nine while Campbell, Grillo and others charged past him up the leaderboard.
SILVIS, ILLINOIS - JULY 06: Max Homa of the United States lines up a putt on the 15th green during the final round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July...
SILVIS, ILLINOIS - JULY 06: Max Homa of the United States lines up a putt on the 15th green during the final round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 06, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois. (Photo by) MoreWithout the victory he has been searching for, Homa has now gone 30 months without a win. His last title came at the Farmers Insurance Open in January of 2023.
Max Homa Shows Character in Loss
Despite the mounting frustration, the six-time PGA Tour winner has kept a level head. Even as fans spew hate and vitriol at him through social media.
After his first top 10 of the season on Sunday, one such fan sent a Venmo request to Homa in the amount of $1,900. What did the PGA Tour fan favorite do? Simply put the guy on blast by screenshotting and sharing on his Instagram stories, with the guy's name for everyone to see.
Positive vibes only for Max Homa after his close call at the John Deere, even if his DMs weren't so positive. 😳
(h/t maxhoma // IG) pic.twitter.com/ryiFeu4m57 — GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) July 7, 2025
Homa included another message from a fan that is far too disgusting to even reiterate.
But there is a reason the Burbank, California native is so beloved by most fans. He wears his emotions on his sleeves, and keeps a positive mindset. That was once again illustrated by his Instagram post.
"Disappointing finish but huge thx to the @johndeereclassic for an amazing week. The fans were unbelievable! I think I lost 15 pounds of water weight so thankful for that as well," Homa wrote.
Homa recently addressed his disgust with X, formerly Twitter. He is not a fan of the type of mentality some people express behind a username. But this instance shows that hatred exists across platforms.
Nevertheless, he will keep chugging along. After playing the last few weeks, Max Homa is taking this week's Scottish Open off. It is an interesting decision considering he has not yet qualified to play in next week's Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
153 spots have been claimed, with three more up for grabs at the PGA Tour-DP World Tour co-sanctioned event. The top three finishers not already exempt will earn the final spots into Northern Ireland.
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