Max Homa shares details about his "unfortunate" split with swing coach on Presidents Cup eve

Max Homa opened up on his recent split with his swing coach Mark Blackburn. The duo had been together since 2020, coming together after Homa's caddie Joe Greiner suggested Blackburn's name. The golfer was speaking ahead of the 2024 Presidents Cup in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Homa has won five PGA Tour titles and a European Tour win after his partnership with Blackburn. He will be competing in the tournament in Montreal for the second time. This year's tournament will begin in a few hours at the Royal Montreal Golf Club.

Talking about the change, Homa said (via PGA Tour):

"It's just a tough year. Time for a change. It's unfortunate, I love Mark. He's basically a part of my family. He's just been an amazing human being. But at times, the communication gets hard. I think everyone in here has gone through that at some point."

The swing coach has been previously named Gold Digest's No.1 teacher in the US. He was also named the 2020 PGA National teacher & coach of the year.

While talking to the PGA Tour, the World No. 25 said that he is currently without a coach and his swing is being helped by his caddie and a friend. He also added:

"As much as a coach can be brilliant, a genius like Mark, I know my golf swing better than anybody, and I can see it and feel it. Just trying to take some ownership like that."

Homa had a splendid outing at the 2022 Presidents Cup. He won all four of his matches for the US team, helping it win the tournament 17.5-12.5.

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A look at Max Homa's performance in 2024

Max Homa's highest OWGR ranking is No. 5. However, he has had a dismal 2024 season. In 21 starts, he has managed only three top-10 finishes this year. He has had three missed cuts.

He finished last in the first FedExCup playoff at FedEx St. Jude Championship. He finished 46th in the FedExCup standings. His best performances include a T3 at the Masters tournament, a T8 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and a T8 at the Wells Fargo Championship.

Let's take a look at Max Homa's performances in the 2024 season:

2024 PGA TOUR Tournaments

• The Sentry: T14 (67-69-68-66, 270, -22)
• Farmers Insurance Open: T13 (70-70-71-69, 280, -8)
• AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: T66 (69-73-72, 214, -2)
• WM Phoenix Open: Missed Cut (73-69, 142, E)
• The Genesis Invitational: T16 (73-65-70-69, 277, -7)
• Arnold Palmer Invitational: T8 (71-69-71-73, 284, -4)
• THE PLAYERS Championship: T64 (68-75-74-71, 288, E)
• Valero Texas Open: T25 (68-74-72-70, 284, -4)
• Masters Tournament: T3 (67-71-73-73, 284, -4)
• RBC Heritage: T55 (71-70-66-75, 282, -2)
• Wells Fargo Championship: T8 (69-70-72-69, 280, -4)
• PGA Championship: T35 (68-70-69-69, 276, -8)
• Charles Schwab Challenge: Missed Cut (78-69, 147, +7)
• the Memorial Tournament: T22 (71-73-72-76, 292, +4)
• U.S. Open: Missed Cut (71-75, 146, +6)
• Travelers Championship: T61 (70-71-70-66, 277, -3)
• Genesis Scottish Open: T70 (67-70-73-69, 279, -1)
• The Open: T43 (76-72-70-74, 292, +8)
• FedEx St. Jude Championship: 70 (69-78-74-70, 291, +11)
• BMW Championship: T33 (74-75-73-67, 289, +1)
• Procore Championship: Missed Cut (71-72, 143, -1)