Austrian golfer Sepp Straka secured a victory at the John Deere Classic on Sunday with an impressive final-round 62, despite a double bogey on the last hole. Straka, who entered the final round with a three-stroke lead, shot a 7-under-par 62 to finish at 22-under 258. He became the first Austrian to win on the PGA Tour since 2005.
Straka started the day with a birdie on the first hole and kept his momentum going throughout the round. He had six birdies and an eagle on the par-5 11th hole to reach 22-under for the tournament. He had a chance to tie the tournament record of 25-under, but his double bogey on the 18th hole dropped him back to 22-under.
Despite the double bogey, Straka was still able to secure the victory. He finished four strokes ahead of second-place finisher Adam Long, who shot a final-round 65. Straka’s victory marked his first win on the PGA Tour and he became just the second Austrian golfer to win on the tour in its history.
The victory was especially impressive considering Straka had missed five cuts in his last seven tournaments before the John Deere Classic. He had been struggling with his game and had not been playing up to his potential. However, he was able to turn it around and put together an impressive performance at the John Deere Classic.
Straka’s win at the John Deere Classic is a great accomplishment for him and for Austrian golfers everywhere. His victory shows that hard work and dedication can pay off and that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. It also serves as an inspiration for other Austrian golfers who are looking to make their mark on the PGA Tour.
