What was Sepp Straka's key to winning the 2024 American Express? A look at the tournament stats

Sepp Straka is the 2025 American Express champion. The 31-year-old carded in rounds of 65, 64, 64, and 70 to total 25 under par for the week and to win the title by a two-stroke margin from Justin Thomas.

The Austrian golfer led the American Express field in greens in regulation. Having hit an impressive 60 out of 72 greens in regulation, he has a percentage of 83.33%. This stat is a true testament to Straka's sharp ball-striking abilities and his shot planning.

Straka also led the field in the most number of birdies carded in throughout the week. The PGA Tour sensation recorded a whopping 27 birdies in 72 holes. Straka also carded in 43 pars and only 2 bogeys.

The 2025 American Express winner was an absolute show-stopper of the tee. Straka ranked second in the field in strokes gained off the tee with 2.815 strokes saved. His powerful yet consistent golf swing aided in helping him hit 73.14 per cent of fairways off the tee with an average driving distance of 306.60 yards.

Here's a full look into Sepp Straka's stats for the 2025 American Express along with his rankings in each respective field (via PGA Tour):

• Strokes Gained - Off the Tee: 2.815 (2)
• Strokes Gained - Approach to Green: 0.958 (31)
• Strokes Gained - Around the Green: 0.822 (27)
• Strokes Gained - Putting: 3.776 (8)
• Strokes Gained - Total: 8.371 (4)
• Driving Accuracy - 73.21% (T9)
• Average Driving Distance - 306.60 yards (46)
• Longest Drive - 318 yards (T64)
• Greens in Regulation - 83.33% (T1)
• Sand Saves - 66.67% (T22)
• Scrambling - 83.33% (T5)
• Putts per Green in Regulation - 1.58 putts (9)
• Total feet of Putts Made - 181 feet (2)
• Birdies - 27 (T1)
• Pars - 43 (T44)
• Bogeys - 2 (T2)

Sepp Straka earned a check worth a whopping $1,584,000 for his performance at the American Express in California this week along with 500 FedEx Cup points.

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Sepp Straka's 2025 American Express Scorecards

Here's a look into Sepp Straka's scorecards for all four tournament days of the 2025 American Express (via PGA Tour):

Round 1 - Nicklaus Tournament Course

• Hole 1 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 2 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 3 (par 3) - 3
• Hole 4 (par 5) - 5
• Hole 5 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 6 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 7 (par 5) - 5
• Hole 8 (par 3) - 2
• Hole 9 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 10 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 11 (par 5) - 4
• Hole 12 (par 3) - 2
• Hole 13 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 14 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 15 (par 5) - 4
• Hole 16 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 17 (par 3) - 3
• Hole 18 (par 4) - 4

Round 2 - Pete Dye Stadium Course

• Hole 1 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 2 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 3 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 4 (par 3) - 3
• Hole 5 (par 5) - 4
• Hole 6 (par 3) - 3
• Hole 7 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 8 (par 5) - 4
• Hole 9 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 10 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 11 (par 5) - 5
• Hole 12 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 13 (par 3) - 3
• Hole 14 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 15 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 16 (par 5) - 4
• Hole 17 (par 3) - 2
• Hole 18 (par 4) - 3

Round 3 - La Quinta Country Club

• Hole 1 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 2 (par 5) - 4
• Hole 3 (par 3) - 2
• Hole 4 (par 5) - 4
• Hole 5 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 6 (par 3) - 2
• Hole 7 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 8 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 9 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 10 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 11 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 12 (par 3) - 3
• Hole 13 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 14 (par 5) - 4
• Hole 15 (par 5) - 4
• Hole 16 (par 3) - 3
• Hole 17 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 18 (par 4) - 4

Round 4 - Pete Dye Stadium Course

• Hole 1 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 2 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 3 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 4 (par 3) - 2
• Hole 5 (par 5) - 5
• Hole 6 (par 3) - 3
• Hole 7 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 8 (par 5) - 5
• Hole 9 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 10 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 11 (par 5) - 5
• Hole 12 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 13 (par 3) - 2
• Hole 14 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 15 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 16 (par 5) - 6
• Hole 17 (par 3) - 3
• Hole 18 (par 4) - 5