Max Homa Quits Social Media Citing Fan Hostility Amid PGA Struggles

Max Homa, a six-time PGA Tour winner and once highly active and popular on social media, has largely withdrawn from platforms like X (formerly Twitter) due to the overwhelming negativity and abuse he has faced. Despite having a massive following, Homa describes X as a "safe haven for assholes" and calls it "an awful, awful place," attributing much of the hostility to disgruntled sports bettors and anonymous users. His struggles on the PGA Tour, including a significant drop in rankings and poor recent performance, have seemingly intensified the online vitriol directed at him. While he misses connecting with fans, Homa prefers in-person interactions over engaging with toxic online commentary and has taken breaks from Instagram as well. His decision to step back from social media reflects a broader concern about the impact of online hate on athletes and the need for greater regulation of abusive content. Despite his social media retreat, Homa remains focused on improving his golf game and hopes to turn around his season at the 2025 John Deere Classic.