Is an Austrian professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. Straka was born in Vienna and raised in Graz, where he started playing golf at age four. He moved to the United States at age 16 to attend IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and turned professional in 2014.
Straka has one win on the PGA Tour, the 2019 Travelers Championship. He has also played on the European Tour and the Web.com Tour.
Straka’s father, Peter, is a retired professional soccer player who played for the Austrian national team. His mother, Claudia, is a former model. Straka has two sisters, Laura and Stefanie.
CURRENT YEAR HIGHLIGHTS
– In January, Straka finished in the top 10 at the Sony Open in Hawaii for the second consecutive year.
– In March, he tied for 12th at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
– In May, Straka tied for ninth at the PGA Championship, his best finish in a major championship to date.
PERSONAL
– Sepp Straka was born on October 28, 1992, in Vienna, Austria.
– Straka’s father, Peter, is a retired professional soccer player who played for the Austrian national team. His mother, Claudia, is a former model. Straka has two sisters, Laura and Stefanie.
– Straka moved to the United States at age 16 to attend IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He turned professional in 2014.
– Straka’s hobbies include wakeboarding, snowboarding, and playing the guitar. He is also a fan of the Boston Bruins and the New England Patriots.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
– 2019: Won the Travelers Championship
– 2018: Finished in the top 30 on the PGA Tour money list for the first time in his career
– 2017: Made 26 starts on the Web.com Tour and finished in the top 25 eight times, including two runner-up finishes
FURTHER READING
– Sepp Straka’s breakthrough win at the Travelers Championship
– Sepp Straka making most of his opportunities on PGA Tour.
2021-22 Season Highlights
– In February, Straka tied for ninth at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
– In March, he tied for 13th at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Top Tournaments
– 2019 Travelers Championship
– 2018 RSM Classic
– 2017 Sanderson Farms Championship
Career Money & Wins
– PGA Tour: 1 win, $5,812,000
– European Tour: 1 win, €369,964
– Web.com Tour: 2 wins, $297,842
Sepp Straka is an Austrian professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. Straka was born in Vienna and raised in Graz, where he started playing golf at age four. He moved to the United States at age 16 to attend IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and turned professional in 2014.
Straka has one win on the PGA Tour, the 2019 Travelers Championship. He has also played on the European Tour and the Web.com Tour.
Straka’s father, Peter, is a retired professional soccer player who played for the Austrian national team. His mother, Claudia, is a former model. Straka has two sisters, Laura and Stefanie.