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Max Homa Renounces X Over ‘Safe Haven for Assholes,’ Embraces Real-World Fans

Citing death threats along with pervasive vitriol, the six-time PGA Tour winner has stayed off X since February.

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 looks on from the fourth green during the second round of the Rocket Classic 2025 at Detroit Golf Club on June 27, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Overview

  • He described X as “an awful, awful place,” calling it a “safe haven for assholes” during a press conference before the John Deere Classic.
  • Homa’s X account has been inactive since early February, marking nearly five months away from the platform.
  • He pointed to relentless online hate, including death threats, as the main reason for his social media boycott.
  • The 34-year-old said he misses fan interactions but prefers engaging in person rather than through digital platforms.
  • Fellow PGA Tour pro Michael Kim voiced support for Homa’s decision and said breaks from social media can benefit mental health.