When it comes to golf, Max Homa isn’t a fan of club-smashing, and he made that very clear after the golf community witnessed a similar incident recently.

Speaking after the 2026 Masters, where he finished and tied for 9th, the 35-year-old was asked about Augusta National’s code of conduct and where players cross the line. He gave an honest answer about breaking clubs, saying it makes professional golfers look spoiled.

"I don't like when people break clubs," Homa said. "I don't like when people beat up the golf course because we deal with it, and I think breaking clubs makes us look very, very spoiled."

The timing of his comments was not random. They were sparked by Sergio Garcia's act on April 13.

The Fireballs GC member was given a warning by Masters officials during the final round of the Masters on Sunday after he hit his driver into the ground and a water cooler following a bunker shot on the second hole.

Homa did not name anyone, but it was easy to understand the situation. However, with an example of himself, he implied that everyone should work towards controlling their "bad habits".

He said, “I’ve got a bad habit. I swear a lot. [So] I try to watch it when kids are around. You’ve got to know where you are.”

He also brought up his mistake at the 2025 PGA Championship, when he actually threw a club across the fairway, although he didn’t try to defend it.

During his press conference, Homa also disclosed why he wants golfers to keep their behavior in check.

Max Homa For Higher Standards To Inspire The Next Generation

Homa made it clear that he understands the responsibility that comes with being a noted golfer. While he stressed maintaining decent behavior on the course to set an example before the world, the 35-year-old counted the young fans as the primary reason.

Homa said, “We want to inspire the next generation to be better than us. So we need to hold ourselves to a higher standard.”

He also said it’s not always clear-cut. What players do on camera is judged more than what happens when cameras are not around. Enforcement is subjective, but Homa said that shouldn't stop the sport from having the conversation.

"It's never a bad thing to have that conversation being had at Augusta," he said. "That's good."

So, after learning all this, do you think golf needs stricter conduct rules for the coveted events like the Masters? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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Written by

Sneha Abraham

Edited by

Souvik Roy