Max Homa Changes Caddies Amid Struggles at Valero Texas Open

San Antonio, Texas — Max Homa is starting fresh at the Valero Texas Open with a new caddie, marking a significant shift for the six-time PGA TOUR winner as he seeks to regain his form this season.

The change ends Homa’s partnership with Joe Greiner, who had been on the bag since 2019. The two first met at Vista Valencia Golf Course in Valencia, California, where they both grew up. Homa was just six years old when he and Greiner began their friendship.

“Joe and I made memories for a lifetime and can’t be more thankful for all the hard work. We have parted ways and it will be sad to see him go,” Homa said in a statement to PGATOUR.COM. “I’ll always be grateful to have walked the fairways with one of my best friends.”

During their time together, Greiner accompanied Homa in all six of his TOUR victories, including appearances at the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup. Homa has now enlisted the help of Bill Harke, who has experience working with various TOUR players such as Chris Kirk and Colt Knost.

This development follows a series of changes for Homa in the past six months. He switched equipment manufacturers, moved away from longtime coach Mark Blackburn last fall, and briefly worked without a coach before adding John Scott Rattan as his new instructor in October. Homa has also introduced new apparel into his wardrobe, opting for Lululemon clothing paired with Puma shoes.

Despite these changes, Homa has struggled to achieve the results he desires on the golf course. In 2024, he faced difficulties during the latter half of the season and has struggled further in the current season. He has not made the cut in any events since The Open Championship in July 2024, finishing tied for 26th at The Sentry and T53 at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

His recent performance at THE PLAYERS Championship, where he shot 79-71, led him to express his frustration. “It’s hard to care this much about something and just not get anything out of it,” Homa shared after missing the cut. “It’s like you’re in a very toxic relationship. I might be the toxic one, but it’s still toxic.”

Currently, Homa ranks 157th in the FedExCup standings and has dropped to 78th in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), marking the first time he has fallen outside the top 70 since 2020. Although he secured a spot at the Masters due to his T3 finish at Augusta National last year, he is yet to qualify for the U.S. Open or The Open.

To gain entry into Royal Portrush, Homa must climb back into the top 50 of the OWGR, while a spot at Oakmont requires a top 60 ranking. “The way I work, I feel like I deserve to be the best player in the world at some point,” Homa said in March at TPC Sawgrass. “I know that sounds crazy, but that’s how I approach each day, is to be the best at it, and I’m going in the complete opposite direction.”

With his new caddie by his side, Homa will aim to redirect his career starting this week at the Valero Texas Open.