Sepp Straka is an Austrian-born professional golfer who became famous for his performances on the PGA Tour.
Born in Vienna and later moving to the United States, he is known for his solid performances in prestigious tournaments, including winning the 2022 Honda Classic and 2023 John Deere Classic.
Straka’s achievements have made him a notable figure in golf, as he continues to build a reputation as a consistent and competitive player on the international stage.
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- Full name: Josef “Sepp” Straka
- Date of birth: May 1, 1993
- Age: 31 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Vienna, Austria
- Nationality: Austrian-American
- Occupation: Professional golfer
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm)
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: Twin brother, Sam Straka
- Spouse: Paige Straka (married 2021)
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Christianity
- Ethnicity: Austrian-American
- Net worth: 13 million USD
Early life and education
Sepp Straka was born in Vienna, Austria, on May 1, 1993. At age 14, he moved with his family to Valdosta, Georgia, where he continued to develop his golf skills.
Straka grew up with his twin brother, Sam, who also pursued a career in golf. Sepp attended the University of Georgia, where he was a member of the university’s golf team and studied business management.
He graduated in 2016 and turned professional the same year. As of 2024, Straka is 31 years old and has maintained strong ties to both his Austrian and American roots (Wikipedia, GolfSpan).
Personal life
In 2021, Sepp Straka married Paige Dean, Senior Acquisition Manager at Southern Veterinary Partners.
The couple met when Straka played golf at the University of Georgia and Dean studied accounting at Auburn University.
As of 2024, they have no children. Straka is known to be a fan of the Atlanta Braves and enjoys spending his free time playing video games.
His twin brother, Sam, also played golf in college and the two shared a number of experiences growing up, including representing Austria in various competitions.
Career
Sepp Straka turned professional in 2016 and quickly rose through the professional golf ranks.
His career began on the Canadian PGA Tour before moving to the Web.com Tour (now the Korn Ferry Tour), where he won the KC Golf Classic in 2018.
This victory earned him his PGA Tour card for the 2019 season. Straka has since won two PGA Tour titles: the 2022 Honda Classic and the 2023 John Deere Classic.
His victory at the 2023 John Deere Classic was especially significant as he shot an impressive final-round 62 for his second career victory.
Straka has also represented Austria in international tournaments, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021) and the 2023 Ryder Cup, where he helped the European team to victory.
prize
- Honda Classic 2022 champion
- 2023 John Deere Classic Champion
Net worth
Sepp Straka’s estimated net worth is approximately $13 million. His income mainly comes from a successful career on the PGA Tour, where he won two tournaments and achieved many high finishes in major championships.
Straka also has sponsorship deals with companies such as Srixon, Squairz, Symplr and OneStream, contributing to his growing wealth,
Social Media
- Instagram: @seppstraka
- Twitter: Not applicable
