Max Homa Struggles at Valero Texas Open, Faces Long Odds for Masters Qualification

The PGA Tour golfer, ranked 78th in the world, begins a new partnership with caddy Bill Harke as he seeks to reverse a season of poor performances.

Max Homa has endured a difficult 2025 season, including four consecutive missed cuts and a career-worst nine-hole score at the Farmers Insurance Open.
Homa’s Official World Golf Ranking has dropped from 10th in 2024 to 78th in 2025, reflecting his ongoing struggles on the PGA Tour.
This week, Homa debuted a new caddy, Bill Harke, after parting ways with longtime caddy and friend Joe Greiner, who had been with him since 2019.
Homa must win the Valero Texas Open to qualify for the 2025 Masters, but his poor start to the tournament, with two bogeys and a double bogey in his first four holes, has made this an uphill battle.
Homa has not posted a score lower than 68 this year outside of The Sentry Tournament of Champions, underscoring his challenges in regaining competitive form.