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PGA Tour Winner Max Homa Leaves X: 'Truly Awful'
Homa says his transition off the social media platform has been 'lovely'.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Six-time PGA Tour winner Max Homa has stepped away from the social media platform X, which he described as 'truly awful'. Homa said the transition off the platform has been 'lovely' and that he doesn't miss it at all. The 35-year-old golfer from Burbank, California, explained that he used to shrug off the mean people on social media, but a conversation with a friend made him realize he didn't have to subject himself to that.
Why it matters
Homa's decision to leave X highlights the growing concerns many public figures have with the negative aspects of social media, including harassment, toxicity, and addiction. As a successful professional athlete, Homa's perspective provides insight into how social media can impact mental health and well-being, even for those with large followings.
The details
Homa, who has won six PGA Tour events, said he still enjoys using other social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, but found X to be 'truly awful'. He explained that growing up with MySpace and Facebook, social media was just a normal part of his life. However, a conversation with a friend made him realize he didn't have to subject himself to the mean people on the platform, likening it to leaving a party where someone was being a jerk. Homa said he does miss some aspects of X, like getting sports news quickly, but he finds he still gets important information through other means, like text messages from friends.
- Homa stepped away from X last year.
- The Luka Doncic trade happened early in Homa's time off X, and he still found out about it through friends.
The players
Max Homa
A 35-year-old professional golfer from Burbank, California who has won six PGA Tour events, including the Wells Fargo Championship, Genesis Invitational, Fortinet Championship, and Farmers Insurance Open.
What they’re saying
“I still enjoy my time on TikTok. I'm still a little kid at heart. I still enjoy some time on Instagram, but that Twitter/X is truly awful.”
— Max Homa, Professional Golfer (foxnews.com)
“If you were at a party and someone was being a jerk, you would leave the party 'cause you can leave this party, you don't have to sit here and take it. And I was like, 'Oh yeah, you're right,'”
— Max Homa, Professional Golfer (foxnews.com)
“I think more people should take steps to focus on themselves. You don't need to get yelled at about how awful things are or how terrible you are at golf. You can just go manage that by yourself.”
— Max Homa, Professional Golfer (foxnews.com)
What’s next
Homa plans to continue focusing on his golf career and personal well-being while limiting his time on social media platforms like X.
The takeaway
Homa's decision to step away from the toxic environment of X highlights the growing concerns many public figures have with the negative impacts of social media. His perspective provides insight into how athletes and other professionals can prioritize their mental health and well-being by setting boundaries with social media use.
