Golf-Wunder Sepp Straka rocks the USA: Austria's new sports idol!

Golf-Wunder Sepp Straka rocks the USA: Austria's new sports idol!

Ponte Vedra Beach, USA - Sepp Straka, the Austrian golf star, drew attention to himself at the Men’s Golf tournament of the Tokyo Olympic Games with a spectacular performance. On the first day of the competition, the former university golfer from Georgia played an outstanding round with 63 strokes, eight under par, and thus led the 60-person field on the renowned Kasumigaseki Country Club. His flawless playing style and the impressive placement of the balls to 16 out of 18 greens made him favorites, as well as USA reported.

Straka, born in Austria, but grew up in the United States, described the day as a "dream that became true", while his twin brother Sam, who acts as Caddy, was at his side. At his first Olympic appearance, he is now in a position that he describes as new and exciting. Despite a bumpy start on the PGA tour before the Olympic Games, Straka seems to have changed his routine to better prepare for the tournament. "If you put the ball onto the fairway, you can really score here," said Straka.

golf and music: a special connection

Sepp Straka not only has sporting ambitions, but also a passion for music. He identifies himself strongly with the legendary Falco, who celebrated success in 1986 with "Rock Me Amadeus" in the USA - another sign of Straka's promotion in the American golf world. In the FedExcup, the Viennese Schnitzel lover currently takes first place and thus impressively demonstrates that he rocks the field as well as the charts, as Krone . With a total prize money of $ 25 million at the Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, he could soon be at the top of the Golfelite.

With such remarkable achievements, Straka not only attracts attention, but also builds the pressure on the other participants to prove themselves. "He presented a number that we have to pursue," said Xander Schauffele and praised Straka's strength and technology. In the upcoming rounds it will be shown whether Straka can assert the leadership and continue to write headlines, not only for its golf skills, but also as a symbol of the connection between Austria and the USA. Sepp Straka is really ready to write history.