Max Homa’s Club Toss and Double Bogeys Derail PGA Championship Hopes

At the PGA Championship in Charlotte’s Quail Hollow, Max Homa’s frustrations boiled over in Sunday’s final round. On the third hole, after an errant shot missed the green, Homa hurled his club down the fairway in a rare display of exasperation. The result? A costly double bogey that set the tone for a turbulent day.

Homa’s rollercoaster performance continued with another double bogey by the ninth hole, extinguishing hopes of a comeback. Through 12 holes, he battled to a 4-over par, balancing three birdies against three bogeys and those two doubles. His tournament score stood at 4-over, a far cry from his dazzling 64 in the second round that secured his spot after a shaky 73 to start.

Saturday hadn’t been kind either, with a 76 driven by four bogeys, a double, and a lone birdie. Despite a career highlight of tying for 13th at the 2022 PGA Championship and six PGA Tour wins, Homa’s major dreams dimmed this time. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler led the pack, teeing off at 2:40 p.m. ET with Alex Noren, who trailed by three strokes, as the leaderboard promised a thrilling finish.