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With the top five golfers all separated by just one shot each, The Masters tournament is poised for a breathtaking final round on Sunday. Six-time PGA Tour winner Max Homa is now ready to unleash his ‘dog mentality‘ while trying to win his first major.
Homa currently sits two shots behind leader Scottie Scheffler. He began the tournament in strong fashion after carding a score of 67 in the opening round. This was followed with a score of 71 on Round 2 which saw him end the day being tied for the lead at the top alongside Scheffler and LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau.
Though he did slip up a little on Round 3 while scoring of 73, he is confident that he can compete for the green jacket from here on. In the post-round interview, the American golfer expressed his gratitude on getting a chance to be a contender and claimed he will be “ready” for his moment on Sunday.
Yeah, I came here with the gratitude and appreciation that I get to do it. I’m happy I get to do it tomorrow. I’m going to remind myself I’m a dog and I’m ready for this moment. Max Homa said.
Max Homa has that major championship dog in him. #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/mxyxh6tvpp
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) April 14, 2024
Max Homa will start the final round alongside young sensation Ludvig Aberg who is currently fourth in the leaderboard, one shot behind him. They will be the penultimate group who will tee off at the 2:25 pm EST before Scheffler and Collin Morikawa.
Max Homa not thinking about what could go wrong at The Masters
Heading into the final round of The Masters, the pressure is definitely going to be on the golfers. Max Homa, who has never won a major before, has claimed that he is not thinking about what could wrong for him at the Augusta National on Sunday.
Speaking on his mindset, the golfer claimed that thinking about the potential disasters could let him of thinking about what can actually go right.
If I catch myself thinking about what could go wrong, I let myself dream about what could go right. I don't know what's going to happen...Just because you're nervous and uncomfortable, it doesn't mean you're not going to succeed. Max Homa said.
Max Homa: "If I catch myself thinking about what could go wrong, I let myself dream of what could go right." #themasters pic.twitter.com/lzU9sgLCCf
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) April 14, 2024
Unless something drastic happens during the final round, Homa will record his best ever finish at The Masters. His previous best came last year when he finished T43. However, his ultimate aim will obviously be to land the green jacket which will give him the right to call himself a major champion.
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