‘Dream Come True’ for Max Homa to Have U.S. Open in Backyard

Max Homa of the United States speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles on June 13, 2023. Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

For multiple reasons, The Los Angeles Country Club is a special venue for Max Homa.

The 32-year-old has risen into the ranks of golf’s elite—he’s ranked No. 7 in the world—but  in his home area of Los Angeles.