Max Homa notched a season-best finish at the John Deere Classic, but he wasn’t all smiles as he exited the scoring area Sunday at TPC Deere Run. In a way, an opportunity had passed him by – and he knew it. “Super disappointing,” Homa said, before adding, “but game felt good, so that’s nice.”

Max Homa nearly ended his PGA Tour win drought at the John Deere Classic but ultimately came up short by one stroke in the final round.

The 34-year-old Cal grad was chasing his first win in more than 17 months but did not make key putts down the stretch