Straka Cruises to Victory at The American Express

The 2025 American Express concluded with SEPP STRAKA clinching a hard-fought victory.  Starting the final round with a four-stroke lead, Straka maintained his edge against a talented field, including a strong push from JUSTIN THOMAS. Straka’s steady play and precise putting helped him finish the tournament at 25-under par, enough to hold off Thomas and claim a two-stroke victory.  For 69 holes, he was on track to achieve a rare PGA Tour feat: completing a 72-hole victory without a single bogey. However, his near-flawless run unraveled slightly on the 16th hole when his second shot found the rough behind a berm, leading to his first bogey of the tournament.  Staying calm, cool and collected, Straka’s composure never wavered...even after another misstep on the 18th hole, where his approach shot landed in a bunker and his par attempt narrowly missed, after which he confidently sunk a 4-foot bogey putt to seal his win. 

5 FUN GOLFER FACTS FROM THE 2025 AMERICAN EXPRESS

• This was STRAKA's 3rd PGA Tour Victory in his 169th start at the age of 31 years, 8 months, 18 days

• The 263 score ties STRAKA's career low 72-hole total, that bogie didn't stop his win, but it would have been a career low.  Somehow I think he is ok with that

• JUSTIN THOMAS's 2nd place finish marks the second time in his last three starts he has finished as the runner up

• TAYLOR MOORE, who finished T7 became the first player since 2021 to play 72 holes without a bogey or worse and NOT win the tournament

• KRIS VENTURA became only the 3rd player to record a hole-in-one on No.13 at the Pete Dye Stadium Course as he aced the hole with an exciting 6-iron shot