Sepp Straka was brilliant en route to a win at the American Express, but a loose shot and unlucky lie cost him a shot at PGA Tour history.

Austria’s Sepp Straka clinched his third PGA Tour title with a two-shot victory at The American Express in California. Heading into Sunday’s final round with a four-shot lead, Straka was able to hold his nerve despite two late dropped shots to get across the line carding two under 70.

Straka, one of more than a dozen active PGA Tour players from the University of Georgia, followed up his third-round 64 with a 70 on Sunday at the Stadium Course and at 25-under-par 263 won The American Express by two shots over Justin Thomas (66).

The PGA Tour returned to the mainland U.S. this week, and once again three southern California courses were the scene for the American Express. The event offered an $8.8 million purse, with $1.584 million to the winner.

Sepp Straka got the job done this week at the American Express using a bag full of Cleveland/Srixon and Callaway clubs.

Sepp Straka fired a final-round 70 to claim victory at the 2025 American Express. Highlighted by four early birdies, Straka was able to overcome two late bo

Sepp Straka won The American Express by two shots over Justin Thomas on Sunday, finishing his third career PGA Tour victory at 25-under 263 with a final-round 70. Straka, the first Austrian to win on the tour three years ago,

Sepp Straka is the 2025 American Express champion. The first TOUR winner from Austria now has three 🏆🏆🏆@SeppStraka is victorious @TheAmExGolf! pic.twitter.com/MjNY73FPjU— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 20,

Sepp Straka notched his third PGA Tour title with a rock-solid performance, which included just one bogey all week.

Straka had a Strokes Gained: Off the Tee average of 0.253 last season, which ranked 48th on TOUR. Meanwhile his average driving distance (294.7 yards) ranked 146th. In terms of Strokes Gained ...

Sepp Straka won $1,584,000 million for capturing his third PGA Tour title on Jan. 19 at The American Express. It was enough to jump 18 spots on the money list. It wasn't enough to catch Hideki Matsuyama or Collin Morikawa.