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Golf wonder Sepp Straka rocks the USA: Austria's new sports idol!
Sepp Straka conquers the USA with first place in the FedExCup. Former trainers and friends reveal his nature and his rise.
Golf wonder Sepp Straka rocks the USA: Austria's new sports idol!
Sepp Straka, the Austrian golf star, attracted attention with a spectacular performance at the men's golf tournament at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. On the first day of competition, the former university golfer from Georgia played an outstanding round of 63, eight under par, to lead the 60-strong field at the prestigious Kasumigaseki Country Club. His flawless style of play and the impressive placement of the balls on 16 of 18 greens made him the favorite, as well USA Today reported.
Straka, born in Austria but raised in the US, described the day as a “dream come true” while his twin brother Sam, who acts as caddy, was by his side. In his first Olympic appearance, he is now in a position that he describes as new and exciting. Despite a rocky start on the PGA Tour before the Olympics, Straka appears to have changed his routine to better prepare for the tournament. “If you get the ball on the fairway, you can really score here,” Straka explained.
Golf and music: a special connection
Sepp Straka not only has sporting ambitions, but also a passion for music. He identifies strongly with the legendary Falco, who celebrated success in the USA with “Rock Me Amadeus” in 1986 - another sign of Straka's rise in the American golf world. The Wienerschnitzel lover is currently in first place in the FedExCup, impressively demonstrating that he rocks the playing field as well as the charts crown reported. With total prize money of $25 million at the Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, he could soon be at the top of golf's elite.
With such remarkable achievements, Straka not only draws attention to herself, but also puts pressure on the other participants to prove themselves. “He put up a number that we have to chase,” said Xander Schauffele, praising Straka’s strength and technique. The coming rounds will show whether Straka can maintain the lead and continue to make headlines, not only for his golf skills, but also as a symbol of the connection between Austria and the USA. Sepp Straka is really ready to make history.