Sepp Straka wins American Express Golf title by 2 shots

American Express champion Sepp Straka proves he's a rising PGA Tour star
With the $918,000 check for finishing second in the $8.8 million event, Thomas becomes the latest PGA Tour player to surpass the $60 million mark in career earnings. He is now 10th all time at $60,827,898, passing Matt Kuchar on the list. Thomas is still just under $60 million shy of all-time leader Tiger Woods.
Sepp Straka outlasts field, slow pace to collect third tour victory at the American Express
I think that was the biggest challenge today was keeping aggressive on my targets,” Straka said after his two-under 70. “Nerves, just complete nerves. Stomach in a knot, the whole nine. So, yeah, just really excited about the way I handed the pressure today.
Steady Sepp: Sepp Straka wins American Express golf title by two shots
The win earned the 31-year-old Straka his first title since the 2023 John Deere Classic and the $1,584,000 first-place check, the largest of his career.
Sepp Straka cruises to 2-shot win at The American Express for third PGA Tour victory
Straka played with his first 54-hole lead on the PGA Tour on Sunday, and he managed to maintain control of the tournament until the end.
Sepp Straka takes two-shot victory over Justin Thomas at The American Express
Sepp Straka wins The American Express by two shots over Justin Thomas, finishing his third career PGA Tour victory at 25-under 263.
American Express highlights: Sepp Straka plays nearly flawless golf, picks up 3rd Tour win
The final round of the American Express is here, and Sepp Straka has a four-shot lead in search of his third PGA Tour victory.
Unlucky lie, loose shot cost Sepp Straka chance at history in American Express win
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.
2025 American Express leaderboard, grades: Sepp Straka edges Justin Thomas to claim third PGA Tour win
For the third time in his PGA Tour career, Sepp Straka hoisted a trophy at tournament's end. Converting a four-stroke lead at the 54-hole mark into a victory at the 2025 American Express, Straka fended off a crowded chasing pack headlined by Justin Thomas.
Growing the lead: Sepp Straka crafts four-shot lead entering American Express' final round
Straka’s round at La Quinta in many ways was the reverse of what might have been expected. Playing the back nine first, Straka made six birdies on the way to a 30, the kind of score generally associated with the front nine at the course that opened in 1959.
2025 American Express Final Payouts, Prize Money, Winnings: Sepp Straka Wins $1,584,000
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.
PGA Tour money leaders: American Express winner Sepp Straka up 18 spots with $1.584 million
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.
Sepp Straka surges to 4-shot lead over Hoffman, Day, Lower through 3 rounds at The American Express
Sepp Straka shot an 8-under 64 on while his top competitors failed to match his sizzling pace at The American Express.
Alexander: It may not always have been comfortable, but Sepp Straka had it all the way
Sepp Straka boatraced his closest competitors for most of the back nine at the Pete Dye Stadium Course at PGA West Sunday ...