Straka wins Truist Championship for 4th PGA Tour title
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May 12, 2025

Straka wins Truist Championship for 4th PGA Tour title

FLOURTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Sepp Straka knew early on that precision at Philadelphia Cricket Club was the key to the Truist Championship.

Now, the Austrian and the oldest country club in the United States are linked forever.

Straka seized the lead with a par on the 16th hole and shot a 2-under 68, outdueling Shane Lowry on Sunday for his second victory of the season.

“It’s huge, the biggest win of my career,” Straka said of his fourth PGA Tour title.

After Lowry missed the green with his tee shot ...

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