Max Homa Defends Golf Online.

Homa sent a sand wedge high and true, and it settled 3 feet from the hole, a winning shot.

He idolized the tournament host. He was close to tears, struggling to get out words, after his superb chip from the base of a tree on No. 10 for the first playoff hole, and his winning par on the next hole at No. 14.

We grew up idolizing him, idolizing Riviera Country Club, idolizing the golf tournament.

Even with a victory at Quail Hollow two years ago — Tommy Lasorda called to congratulate him — Homa was best known for his wit on social media, especially a series of roasts to anyone who wanted him to critique the golf swing.