Max Homa is happy. And even a little surprised. The six-time PGA Tour winner shot an opening eight-under 63 Thursday at the John Deere Classic, the lowest first-round score of his career. He’s tied for second place,

Max Homa fired an 8-under 63, his best opening round score since 2023, but Doug Ghim paced the field with a bogey-free 62 at the John Deere Classic.

Earlier this week former world No. 5 Max Homa opened up on his recent struggles ahead of the John Deere Classic. While he lamented his playing over the past 18 months, he put it all into perspective with the attention he's received from young fans who don't care for just Max Homa the golfer,