Max Homa made good on a heartwarming, gracious gesture on Wednesday that left many smiling.
Like many other star golfers this week, Homa plays in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. And at the event, he met someone who had made a lovely gesture to him two years ago. Calvin, a St. Jude Children’s Hospital patient, made shoes for Homa in 2021. The two met in person this week at the event in Memphis for the first time.
Calvin 🤝 @MaxHoma23
Calvin, a @StJude patient, designed shoes for Max Homa back in 2021. Two years later, they finally got to meet in person.#FedExChamp https://t.co/RagS3FM5DP pic.twitter.com/rlK5UWGga3
— FedEx St. Jude Championship (@FedExChamp) August 9, 2023
Then, the championship posted a lovely, heartwarming video of the two interacting. After greeting him, Calvin exclaimed with excitement, saying, “This is my boy!” to Homa. The golf star brought him around for a few practice holes. Then Calvin got to putt a shot on the green with Homa helping him out. He missed his first opportunity but then made good on his second.
Does it get any better than this? 😊
(No, the answer is no.)#FedExChamp | @MaxHoma23 | @StJudepic.twitter.com/KP957n2wsc https://t.co/uqxo4tx8pj
— FedEx St. Jude Championship (@FedExChamp) August 9, 2023
The touching video went viral this week and garnered a lot of attention. In the best way, of course. Many were heart warmed to see the gracious gesture play out like it did.
This is such incredible content. Great job Max and St Jude! I get emotional watching this stuff
— Joe I (@TourPicks) August 10, 2023
After interviewing Calvin on Tuesday (you can hear it on @SiriusXMPGATOUR ), gotta say my boy is dialed in. Just a cool kid who makes you feel good and love life. #KindredSpirit @StJude https://t.co/DUsvVgmIoB
— Michael Collins (@ESPNCaddie) August 10, 2023
Best part about the tournament in Memphis https://t.co/HdHRb0mjwK
— Dr. Drew Tucker, DPT (@DrewTuckerDPT) August 10, 2023
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This is what it’s all about. Sensational story. https://t.co/Lqae34C5kw
— Greg Gaston (@Greg_Gaston) August 9, 2023
This is awesome man 🥹 @maxhoma23 is one of the greatest people on Tour https://t.co/3RJ7SI0CT1
— Connor Holliday (@DegenerateCFB) August 10, 2023
Max Homa has scored six wins on the PGA Tour. His most recent came earlier this year in January. He won the Farmers Insurance Open with a score of 13-under, beating Keegan Bradley by two strokes. Recently, Homa finished 10th in the 2023 Open Championship in Liverpool.