Max Homa's Shot Blocked by Caddie at Masters

Max Homa faced a frustrating moment during the first round of the 2025 Masters when his shot inadvertently struck a caddie on the eighth hole, leading him to exclaim, 'Come on, dude!' Despite the distraction, Homa salvaged a par on the hole but ultimately finished the day with a two-over 74, tying for 51st place. This incident follows his recent split with longtime caddie Joe Greiner, who left to preserve their friendship amidst Homa's struggles on the course, having missed five cuts this season. Homa's challenges have been compounded by a change in equipment and coaching. Meanwhile, Justin Rose ended the day in the lead with a stellar 65, while Homa's performance fell short of his previous year's third-place finish at the Masters. The golfer expressed disappointment over the caddie situation, emphasizing the importance of friendship over professional ties.