Max Homa, a six-time PGA Tour winner, faced criticism after throwing his golf club during the final round of the RBC Heritage on Sunday. The incident came just days after Homa publicly criticized Sergio Garcia for smashing his driver and breaking it during the Masters. Homa’s actions on the 15th hole at Harbour Town Golf Links—where he flung his club into a sandy area, ricocheting it into a tree—drew backlash from fans and commentators, who accused him of hypocrisy.
Homa had previously stated that he disapproved of golfers breaking clubs or damaging the course, calling it a "very spoiled" behavior. "I don’t like when people break clubs or beat up the golf course, because we deal with it, and I think breaking clubs makes us look very, very spoiled," he said. He also admitted to occasional frustrations but emphasized that he tried to avoid such outbursts.
Despite his criticism of Garcia, Homa’s own club-throwing incident led to social media users pointing out the inconsistency. Some fans questioned why Homa would engage in similar behavior so soon after condemning Garcia. Homa has not yet publicly addressed the incident, though he has acknowledged past moments of frustration in the game.
The RBC Heritage was a challenging tournament for Homa, who started the final round 18 shots behind leader Matt Fitzpatrick. His performance on Sunday was described as "brutal," and he finished tied for 69th. The incident has reignited discussions about player conduct on the course and the expectations for professional athletes in high-pressure situations.