Age, Biography, and Wiki
Sepp Straka, born as Josef Straka on May 1, 1993, in Vienna, Austria, is a professional golfer who has made history as the first Austrian-born player to earn a PGA Tour card and win on the tour. At 32 years old, Straka continues to make waves in the golf world with his impressive career.
| Occupation | Golfers |
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| Date of Birth | 1 May 1993 |
| Age | 32 Years |
| Birth Place | Vienna, Austria |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country | Austria |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Straka stands at an impressive height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters) and weighs approximately 235 pounds (107 kilograms).
| Height | 6ft 3in |
| Weight | 235 lb |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Sepp Straka is married to Paige Dean Straka, and they have one son together. His personal life is marked by a strong family bond, with his wife and child being a significant part of his life.
His parents met in Austria, when his mother worked in a golf shop and sold a glove to his father. His family moved to Valdosta, Georgia, when Straka was aged 14, so his mother could be closer to her family. After the move, Straka's father regularly flew back-and-forth to Austria to maintain his architecture business. Straka speaks German and English. Regarding his nationality, Straka stated in 2022: "I used to say I'm 50% Austrian and 50% American. A friend of mine who is Austrian, Clemons, corrected me one day and said, you are 100% Austrian, 100% American."
Straka's wife Paige attended Auburn University, and they met at the Auburn Sky Bar during an Auburn–Georgia football game. They married in 2021, and had a son in 2023.
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| Husband | Paige Dean Straka |
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Net Worth
While specific details on Sepp Straka's net worth are not available, his career earnings from the PGA Tour are substantial, totaling over $26 million as of recent updates. His success on the tour contributes significantly to his financial stability.
Career Highlights
- Professional Wins: Straka has won four titles on the PGA Tour and one on the Korn Ferry Tour.
- Major Championships: He has achieved notable performances in major championships, including a T16 at the Masters Tournament in 2024 and a T2 at The Open Championship in 2023.
- Olympic Representation: Straka represented Austria at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Straka has a twin brother, Sam, who also played on the golf team at the University of Georgia, where Straka graduated in business management. Both Sepp and Sam played soccer during their youth, until they decided to focus on golf at age 11. Sam was originally the better golfer, and Sepp stated "the UGA coach was interested in Sam and realised only later that he had a brother who could play pretty well." During his time at the University of Georgia, Straka was nicknamed "Ox" in reference to his large size at 6 ft, 220 lb, and his resemblance to John Candy's character Dewey Oxberger in the film Stripes.
Straka played collegiate golf at the University of Georgia from 2011 to 2016. He redshirted the 2013–2014 season due to his struggles with short game yips. In March 2016, Straka shot a 7-under 65 in the final round of the Linger Longer Invitational to place second individually, one stroke behind his Georgia teammate Lee McCoy. This was the best individual finish of Straka's collegiate career. The runner-up finish moved him up 80 places to 225th in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
In his first season on the PGA Tour, Straka's best finish was a 3rd place at the 2019 Barbasol Championship, the alternate event to the 2019 Open Championship. Straka also played in his first career major championship at the 2019 U.S. Open, after finishing tied for the lowest score at the sectional qualifying in Milton, Ontario. An opening round of 68 left Straka in a tie for 8th, and though two over-par rounds would follow, a final round of 67 left Straka in a tie for 28th place. Straka finished the regular PGA Tour in 107th place on the FedEx Cup rankings, to qualify him for the 2019 FedEx Cup Playoffs and ensure he would keep his card for the 2020 season.
Social Network
Sepp Straka maintains a strong presence through his professional engagements, often traveling to tournaments with his family and staying connected with fans through media appearances. However, specific details on his social media presence are not widely documented.
Education
Straka attended the University of Georgia, where he developed his golf skills alongside his twin brother, Sam, who also played for the University of Georgia golf team. His educational background provided a solid foundation for his professional career.
Straka attended Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia, where he played for the Lowndes Vikings golf team alongside his twin brother Sam. As a junior, Sepp won the Austrian Junior Championship and recorded a victory on the Southeastern Junior Golf Tour. Sam won five times on that tour. At the time they committed to the University of Georgia, Sam was ranked No. 44 nationally in the Golfweek/Sagarin Junior Rankings, while Sepp was ranked No. 72.
Straka turned professional after completing college and played a number of tournaments on the 2016 PGA Tour Canada. He qualified for the 2017 Web.com Tour season. His best finish in 25 events was 7th in the El Bosque Mexico Championship.
