Max Homa’s world golf ranking has sharply declined to 96th as he continues to struggle with his performance during the 2025 PGA Tour season. Despite efforts to improve, including equipment and coaching changes, Homa has faced multiple missed cuts and withdrawals, impacting his standing significantly.
Recent Challenges Affecting Max Homa’s Ranking and Performance
Homa’s recent play at the 2025 Rocket Classic ended with him failing to surpass the projected cut line, extending his run of missed cuts. This year has been difficult for the golfer across all PGA Tour tournaments and major championships alike, with a visible decline in form and consistency.
As of June 27, 2025, Max Homa holds the 96th spot in the Official World Golf Rankings, accumulating 63.64938 points and averaging just 1.3542 points, marking a steep drop from his previous high rankings. This downturn threatens his chances of competing in upcoming major events.
Historical Context of Max Homa’s Performance Decline
Just over two years ago, on April 2, 2023, Homa was ranked fifth in the OWGR, a reflection of a strong season with ten top-10 finishes, including a victory at the Farmers Insurance Open and a second-place at The Genesis Invitational. Since then, his results have steadily worsened.
In 2024, Homa’s performance slipped, securing only three top 10 finishes and missing the cut on four occasions, including at the US Open. So far in 2025, he has missed the cut five times in a row, including at several high-profile tournaments.
Key Performance Metrics Highlighting Ongoing Struggles
One bright moment came at Augusta National with a tied 12th place finish, but overall statistics reveal Homa’s challenges in key aspects of the game. He currently ranks 124th in Strokes Gained Off The Tee and 168th in Strokes Gained Approach To Green, showing weaknesses in driving and approach shots.
Homa’s driving accuracy has also seen a dip, placing him 101st with a 58.36% success rate. In an attempt to turn his season around, he switched to Cobra golf clubs, hired a new coach, and ended his partnership with longtime caddie Joe Greiner. His brief stint with coach Bill Harke ended prematurely, and at the US Open qualifying, he was seen carrying his own bag.
Impact of 2025 US Open Qualifying and Subsequent Tournaments
The 2025 US Open Final Qualifying in Columbus ended in disappointment for Homa, who lost in a playoff after a three-putt on the final regulation hole denied him direct entry. His continuing struggles were also evident at the Detroit Golf Club, where he has repeatedly failed to advance to weekend rounds.
Detailed Overview of Max Homa’s 2025 PGA Tour and Major Results
Homa’s tournament results this year have been mixed but largely disappointing, as illustrated by the following finishes:
- The Sentry: Tied 26th, 273 (-19)
- Farmers Insurance Open: Withdrew, 77 (+5)
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Tied 53rd, 282 (-6)
- WM Phoenix Open: Missed cut, 145 (+3)
- The Genesis Invitational: Missed cut, 151 (+7)
- Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard: Missed cut, 151 (+7)
- THE PLAYERS Championship: Missed cut, 150 (+6)
- Valero Texas Open: Missed cut, 147 (+3)
- Masters Tournament: Tied 12th, 284 (-4)
- RBC Heritage: 70th, 286 (+2)
- Truist Championship: Tied 30th, 275 (-5)
- PGA Championship: Tied 60th, 290 (+6)
- The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday: Tied 51st, 299 (+11)
- RBC Canadian Open: Missed cut, 138 (-2)
- Travelers Championship: Tied 54th, 282 (+2)
- Rocket Classic: Tied 89th, 141 (-3)
Outlook on Max Homa’s Professional Prospects Amid Current Difficulties
Max Homa’s continued difficulties this season underscore the challenges professional golfers face in maintaining peak performance. His significant drop in the OWGR jeopardizes his automatic qualification for majors and other elite tournaments, making strong performances in upcoming events critical.
With his ranking now far from his peak, Homa’s adjustments off the course, including new equipment and coaching decisions, are being closely watched as potential turning points. However, the 2025 season remains tense, with much depending on whether he can rebuild momentum and consistency in forthcoming PGA Tour events.