WATCH: “Would have been devastating,” Max Homa APOLOGIZES for almost SMASHING fan’s head at TPC Sawgrass

Fans were horrified after Max Homa’s shot barely missed hitting a fan on the head at The Players Championship.

WATCH: “Would have been devastating,” Max Homa APOLOGIZES for almost SMASHING fan’s head at TPC Sawgrass

Max Homa [Image Credit: Imago]

Fans saw their lives flashing by as World No.8 Max Homa almost blasted a bystander’s head with his 14th-hole shot at the Players Championship. The horrifying video has made its rounds on social media gaining wide attention to the incident with over 1+ million views.

Following the incident, the pro golfer took to his social platform announcing “I did not hit anyone in the head”. Much to his confirmations, fans rested easy knowing the spectator was fine. He apologized for the jump scare the fan and everyone standing close to the lines had on Saturday.

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The video shows a fan standing too close to the line capturing Homa’s shot, which accidentally “smoked” the trees above his head. It was an inch miss from hitting the fan on the head as the video abruptly stops with spectators shrieking in shock.

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Homa expressed he was relieved to know his shot did not hurt any fans, or else “that would have been devastating.” On social media he noted,

I would however like to apologize to anyone who was emotionally scarred cuz that had to be scary.
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Fan trolls Max Homa for “smoked a tree” comment on social media

Fans on social media had varied views on Max Homa’s 14th-hole shot incident. There were several who called out the player for not being careful, while others pointed out how the fans were standing too close to the range. Despite all varied opinions, one fan pointed out Homa admitting to “smoking trees on the golf course.”

Max Homa [Image Credit: Imago]
Max Homa [Image via Imago]

The fan trolled Homa’s off-shot tee with his affiliations to using drugs prior to the game. Given Homa’s personality, he gave a witty reply noting, “Should have drug tested it prior to the round.” Homa ended the tournament with 1-under 71 on Sunday.

In a clip, a reporter asked Homa about his accidental 14-hole shot and if he felt that the fans should distance themselves from the ropes. The 33-year-old replied that mostly they are asked to move back a bit, and they oblige with the request. At TPC Sawgrass, when Homa asked them to move back, “they backed up their usual three or four steps,” but “should have probably asked them to move more.”

He stated that he wanted to go higher but the ball nearly hit inches above the fan’s head. Max Homa said he felt relaxed as he heard some fans laughing. “It gave some people a good story,” he commented. Regardless, it’s a relief to know that the fans are safe and no one was hurt during this incident. Homa was relieved by the good news and admitted to being careful from now onwards.

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