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Dodger Blue Fuels Homa's Chase in Japan

Thousands of miles from Dodger Stadium, Max Homa is juggling two high-stakes competitions. As he contends for the Baycurrent Classic title in Yokohama, Japan, the Burbank native is also locked in on his beloved Los Angeles Dodgers and their postseason championship chase.

Homa, a lifelong and passionate fan, isn't letting the time difference get in the way of his fandom. In fact, he's integrating it directly into his tournament preparation. Before teeing off, Homa can be found on the practice putting green at Yokohama Country Club in the early Japanese morning, phone in hand, streaming the Dodgers' National League Championship Series games.

His dedication to both crafts was perfectly captured when he said, "Yesterday I had the phone out on the putting green while I was warming up." This dual focus seems to be paying off. After two rounds, Homa sits at 9-under par, well within striking distance of his first PGA Tour victory since 2023. As the Dodgers battle for a title, their postseason energy is providing a unique source of motivation for one of their biggest fans an ocean away.