PLAYER PROFILE · PGA & DP WORLD TOUR
Sepp Straka is the Vienna-born, Georgia-schooled figure who has become the most successful Austrian golfer of his era – a four-time PGA Tour winner, a two-time Ryder Cup player for Europe and a 2023 Open runner-up.
| Full name | Josef “Sepp” Straka |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 May 1993, Vienna, Austria |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Turned pro | 2016 |
| Primary tour | PGA Tour & DP World Tour |
| Height | 6′ 3″ (1.91 m) |
| Major championships | 0 (best: 2nd, 2023 Open) |
| PGA Tour wins | 4 |
| College | University of Georgia |
Vienna to Georgia
Sepp Straka was born in Vienna and, along with his twin brother, moved to the United States as a teenager, where he developed his game and eventually starred at the University of Georgia. That transatlantic upbringing shaped a player who is at once thoroughly Austrian in identity and thoroughly American in golfing pedigree – a combination that has taken him further than any Austrian before him.
Building a PGA Tour Career
Straka turned professional in 2016 and worked his way up through the game’s tiers before breaking through for his first PGA Tour title at the 2022 Honda Classic. He has continued to add to that tally, winning the John Deere Classic in 2023 and following up with a two-win season in 2025 that included the American Express and the Truist Championship – the mark of a player operating at the top of the game rather than merely competing in it.
The 2023 Open
His finest hour on the biggest stage came at the 2023 Open Championship, where he finished runner-up – a result hailed as the greatest major performance by an Austrian in golfing history. For a nation with little tradition in the sport, Straka has become a genuine pioneer, carrying his country’s flag into the game’s most rarefied company.
Europe’s Man
Straka’s consistency earned him a place on Europe’s Ryder Cup teams in 2023 and 2025, both winning sides – a remarkable arc for a player from outside the game’s traditional powerhouses. Big, steady and increasingly clutch, he has quietly become one of the most reliable performers in world golf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Sepp Straka won a major championship?
Sepp Straka has not won a major, but he finished runner-up at the 2023 Open Championship – described as the best major performance by an Austrian in the history of the game.
How old is Sepp Straka and where is he from?
Straka was born on 1 May 1993 in Vienna, Austria. He moved to the United States as a teenager and played college golf at the University of Georgia before turning professional in 2016.
What has Sepp Straka won on the PGA Tour?
Straka has won four PGA Tour titles: the 2022 Honda Classic, the 2023 John Deere Classic, and both the American Express and the Truist Championship in 2025.
Has Sepp Straka played in the Ryder Cup?
Yes. Straka represented Europe at the 2023 and 2025 Ryder Cups, both of which the continent won – a notable achievement for a golfer from a country with little major-championship tradition.
Is Sepp Straka Austrian or American?
Straka is Austrian, born in Vienna, though he was raised partly in the United States and played his college golf there. He competes internationally as a proud representative of Austria.