Jake Knapp vs Max Homa Prediction: Third-day matchup promises to be an exciting one

The 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship tournament continues, and Jake Knapp will take on Max Homa on the third day of action. The two golfers have amazing records over the years and will confidently approach this game; who wins it? 

Jake Knapp is an American golfer who started his career in college. In his amateur years, Jake Knapp's best achievement was a qualification for the 2015 US Open Amateur. In the meantime, turning professional in 2016, Jake Knapp has played on the Canada PGA Tour and only earned his PGA Tour in 2023 after finishing 13th in the Korn Ferry Tour. Over the years as a professional golfer, Jake Knapp has amassed four titles to his name, the recent being the Mexico Open in 2024 while winning three times in the PGA Tour Canada.

Max Homa is an American golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. Starting as an amateur, Max Homa was the 2009 Foothill League MVP and then won the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship at the 2013 US Open. Later, in 2013, Max Homa turned professional and has amassed 9 titles. Over that period, Max Homa won the Wells Fargo Championship, Genesis Invitational, Fortinet Championship on the PGA Tour and the NEDBANK Gold Challenge on the European Tour, among others. 

These are two amazing golfers; we can expect nothing but quality performances from them. However, looking at the better golfer, Max Homa is the better. Considering his record on the PGA Tour and recent year, he is expected to defeat Jake Knapp in this encounter.