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Newsweek
6 days ago
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Max Homa Reveals Wife-Related Reason to Desperately Need a Win
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. There are many reasons professional golfers have found themselves in need of a win, but few have encountered the dilemma Max Homa currently faces. The six-time PGA Tour winner is on the verge of finishing regular season well outside the top 70. A win would help get him in, but a far more pressing need at home puts a major emphasis on getting a trophy this week. "I need to win. I really need to win because my wife's pregnant and I need to go home," Homa said after the first round of the 3M Open, according to the transcripts of his post-round interview. "We have like two weeks left. It's a little extra stressful, but I think the only way that you can go out and win a golf tournament is by not exactly trying to win a golf tournament. So it's a weird headspace." A victory would give Homa the opportunity to keep his PGA Tour card for the next two years. If he doesn't win, and finish the regular season outside the top 70, he'll have to compete in the FedEx Cup Fall, aiming to finish inside the top 100, which would keep his membership until 2026. Max Homa of the United States Team and wife Lacey Croom leave the 18th green in a golf cart during Friday four-ball matches on day two of the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Country... Max Homa of the United States Team and wife Lacey Croom leave the 18th green in a golf cart during Friday four-ball matches on day two of the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Country Club on September 23, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. MoreThat's why, despite his wife's upcoming due date, Homa is playing the 3M Open and is also committed to the Wyndham Championship next week. "My wife told me to play, so it's scheduled the Monday after the Wyndham," Homa said, according to the transcripts. "Yeah, just every day I finish a day of golf I look at my phone and see if I'm flying home so we'll see. It's a good problem to have." The 34-year-old got off to a strong start at the 3M Open, carding five birdies to finish a bogey-free first round tied for 18th at 5-under. However, he trails leader Adam Svensson by six strokes. He has had a rather poor season, with seven missed cuts in 18 tournaments played and only two top-25 finishes, including a top-10 he achieved just two weeks ago at the John Deere Classic (T5). Homa married his wife Lacey Croom in 2019, and they welcomed their first child, Cam Andrew, in October 2022. More Golf: Bryson DeChambeau Targets Rory McIlroy With Ryder Cup 'Chirping' Warning
Newsweek
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Cam Davis Looks for More Marital 'Magic' amid Rocket Classic $16M Upgrade
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Course changes can rattle even the steadiest of pros. Just ask the field at Oakmont, where the removal of more than 15,000 trees over three decades sparked fierce debate. Rory McIlroy, meanwhile, took no chances ahead of the Masters. He flew to Augusta National weeks in advance to inspect 4 newly rebuilt greens after Hurricane Helene. Now, Detroit Golf Club is next in line for a facelift. After this week's Rocket Classic, the North Course will undergo a $16.1 million renovation, including all-new greens and drainage upgrades. And amid the looming overhaul, defending champion Cam Davis is hoping a little marital "magic" can help him go back-to-back. CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 24: Cam Davis of Australia and the International Team celebrates with his wife Jonika Davis during Saturday afternoon four-ball matches on day three of the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail... CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 24: Cam Davis of Australia and the International Team celebrates with his wife Jonika Davis during Saturday afternoon four-ball matches on day three of the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Country Club on September 24, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by) More Getty Images Davis won here in both 2021 and 2024, and has brought his wife along for the ride this week. "Defending a tournament is a very cool experience," he said during the pre-tournament press conference. "She wanted to be a part of that. She knows this place has become quite special to me." While Jonika Zapiorkowska occasionally travels, Davis noted: "It's not a regular occurrence... to have her out and see this place, especially before the course gets renovated, to be able to see it as it has been for the first two wins of my career is very special. Should be a very fun week." But sentiment won't be enough! The 2-time PGA Tour winner enters the week ranked 54th in the FedExCup standings and has struggled since a hot start to 2025. "Season got off to I think the best start I've ever had on the PGA TOUR," he said. "Then... it's been pretty rough going. I haven't really seen myself play much good golf as of late." He continued, "The PGA Championship was a nice little change, I had a couple of solid rounds there, but for the most part it's been a little bit of searching, trying to get some magic back." Davis did notch a T19 at the PGA Championship, but has missed multiple cuts and finished T57 at the Travelers just last week. His last win came in 2024 after Akshay Bhatia's three-putt on the 72nd hole handed him a one-shot victory at 18-under in the same course. 2 time @RocketClassic champ Cam Davis addressing the media now. They will give away his bobblehead Friday. He said this year was the best start he has had on the PGA tour but lately has been rough.@WWJ950 — Jeremy Otto (@JeremyOttoPxP) June 24, 2025 "A place like this brings back good memories and good vibes," he said. "If there's any way I'm going to draw some confidence just by being in a physical location, it's this place". This time, big names like Collin Morikawa, Hideki Matsuyama, Patrick Cantlay, Keegan Bradley, and Rickie Fowler are all teeing it up. Davis, meanwhile, has finished T54 or worse in six of his last seven starts. On top of that, the course itself, 7,370 yards, par 72, won't be forgiving. With all 18 greens set to be rebuilt after Sunday, the agronomy team is expected to push conditions to the edge. What do you think of Cam Davis? Let us know in the comment section below! More Golf: Tommy Fleetwood, Wife Clare, Share Emotionally Viral Moment after Travelers
