Max Homa amazed by what his ball is doing on the greens at Quail Hollow

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Max Homa has admitted his surprise at what his ball is doing on the greens at Quail Hollow ahead of the Wells Fargo Championship this week.

The signature Charlotte event is the last PGA Tour stop before the PGA Championship at Valhalla, which kicks off on May 16.

A stacked field has gathered in what is a reduced renewal with no cut after the first two rounds. Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, and Jordan Spieth are just a few of the big names set to compete.

Scottie Scheffler, who would no doubt be the favourite, is absent upon the arrival of his first child.

Max Homa shares amazement about one part of Quail Hollow

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Homa, much like McIlroy, has enjoyed his trips to Quail Hollow in the past. The 33-year-old picked up two victories at the Charlotte venue in 2019 and 2022.

The American will be hoping for another good outing this week ahead of the trip to Valhalla.

Speaking to the media ahead of the event, Homa has admitted his first aim is to keep the ball in play as much as possible.

He said [via Ten Golf]: ” [The game plan] Hit the fairway and try and not make the ball bounce too high on the greens; they’re really firm. The first aim is to hit the fairway and leave it in the best possible spot.”

Homa also revealed his surprise at how high the ball was bouncing on the greens when hitting his approach shots.

He added: “It’s going to be a little bit tricky if the wind kicks up at all. The greens will stop eventually, but it’s going to take a massive bounce. Brian Harman’s not super tall, but the ball would bounce clear over his head. It’s going to be a bit tough with the new greens, but they roll great, just got to somehow get it to stay on there.”

Max Homa is a dark horse heading to the PGA Championship

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Homa’s performance at The Masters provides plenty of reason to be optimistic ahead of the PGA Championship at Valhalla.

A T3 finish at Augusta was hugely impressive, and if Scheffler had not been at his dominant best, there would’ve been every chance of the 33-year-old donning his first green jacket.

Homa demonstrated an ability to hang onto the coattails of the world’s best in the most pressurised environment.

Having not won in 2024 thus far, it’s a case of when and not if for the American. And, considering his superb record at Quail Hollow, Homa landing a third Wells Fargo Championship is certainly a possibility.