Sepp Straka Wins Truist Championship Moves To FedExCup Second

Sepp Straka has emerged as one of golf's hottest players in 2025, securing his second PGA Tour win of the season at the Truist Championship, where he finished two strokes ahead of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. His victory propelled him to second place in the FedEx Cup standings, just behind McIlroy, with 700 points awarded for the win, highlighting his consistent performance including four top-10 finishes this season. Straka, ranked No. 9 in the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time, will enter the PGA Championship with his brother Sam as his caddie, due to an injury sidelining his regular caddie. The final round at the Truist Championship showcased a close duel, with Straka capitalizing on Lowry's late mistakes to secure the victory. Fellow competitors like Justin Thomas, who tied for second, expressed both the challenge and excitement of the competition, underscoring the high level of play among the leaders. Straka emphasized the importance of the win and credited his team for their ongoing support, despite his coaches not being present at the event.