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Max Homa Stands Firm on Five-Month X Hiatus, Blasts Platform’s Online Vitriol

He plans to reconnect with supporters in person to shield himself from abusive comments.

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

  • Homa’s X account has been inactive since early February, marking a continuous five-month break from the platform.
  • Speaking before the John Deere Classic, he labeled X “an awful, awful place” and a “safe haven for assholes” because of pervasive online hate.
  • He said he misses engaging with fans digitally but now prefers face-to-face interaction to avoid relentless negative remarks.
  • He also takes regular breaks from Instagram and has dismissed switching to TikTok after experiencing similar toxicity.
  • His decision reflects a broader trend among peers like Charley Hull, Nelly Korda and Paige Spiranac in pushing back against social-media abuse.