Sepp Straka played almost flawless golf in picking up the third win of his PGA Tour career. The Austrian was brilliant all week at the 2025 American Express, signing for 25-under 263 and winning ...

Sepp Straka, right, hugs his caddie Duane Bock after sinking the final putt to win the American Express in La Quinta, Calif., January 19, 2025.

But Sepp Straka will be a well-known player when he defends The American Express next January, and that’s a good thing for the tournament, its television ratings and its ticket sales.

Sepp Straka will compete Jan. 16-19 in La Quinta, California, USA, at the 2025 The American Express. In his most recent tournament he placed 30th in the Sony Open in Hawaii, shooting 9-under at ...

Fans watch as Sepp Straka hits toward the fifth fairway at the Pete Dye Stadium Course during the final round of the American Express golf tournament in La Quinta, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 ...

Sepp Straka is the 2025 American Express champion. The 31-year-old carded in rounds of 65, 64, 64, and 70 to total 25 under par for the week and to win the title by a two-stroke margin from Justin ...

Sepp Straka shot a second consecutive 64 on Saturday at The American Express golf tournament in La Quinta, but the two rounds of 8-under par couldn’t have been more different.

Sepp Straka gets a fist bump while being interviewed after winning the American Express in La Quinta, Calif., January 19, 2025.

LA QUINTA – The last two times Sepp Straka played in The American Express, a 23-under score – somebody else’s – won the tournament. Is it his turn this time?

LA QUINTA, Calif. — Sepp Straka shot an 8-under 64 on Saturday while his top competitors failed to match his sizzling pace, staking the Austrian to a four-shot lead over Charley Hoffman, Jason Day and ...

Sepp Straka putts on the fourth green at the Pete Dye Stadium Course during the final round of the American Express golf tournament in La Quinta, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.