Masters, Max Homa was in the world’s top 10 when he arrived at Augusta National, and by the end of the tournament, he had come closer than ever to his maiden Major title with a T3. A year on, and the American is now ranked 81 st in the world and with a new caddie alongside him after his barren spell led to splitting with Joe Greiner.

Max Homa wrapped up the first round of the 2025 Masters at two-over par, shooting a 74. But there was one moment that quickly went viral as Homa attempted to navigate out of the rough from behind a tree.

Max Homa tied for third at the Masters a year ago, but he came to Augusta National on a long skid, which comes to a temporary end Friday.