Congratulations to Sepp Straka for becoming the John Deere Classic 2023 Champion!
The 30-year-old Austrian, who honed his skills playing college golf at Georgia, claimed his second PGA TOUR victory with a superb performance. Starting an hour ahead of the final group, Straka came out swinging, making birdie-eagle on the first two holes! He then went on a birdie spree, adding four more on the front nine to turn in an incredible 7-under 28 at TPC Deere Run.
With momentum on his side, Straka kept the birdies coming and stood at 11 under for the day and a remarkable 23 under for the tournament. It looked like he might even shoot a magical 59! But in true sportsman spirit, Straka stayed focused on winning the golf tournament rather than chasing records. A true champion’s mindset, if you ask me!
Despite a double bogey on the final hole, Straka secured the title by two shots as his competitors, Brendon Todd and Alex Smalley, were unable to catch him. Todd, who’s also a Georgia alum and a friend of Straka, praised his fellow golfer for his incredible round.
It wasn’t just Straka who shone at the John Deere Classic. Ludvig Aberg, a young Swede with a stellar college career at Texas Tech, made an impressive professional debut with a 63 to tie for fourth.
What a thrilling event it was! Kudos to Sepp Straka for a well-deserved victory and for entertaining us with some brilliant golf. Let’s keep an eye on his journey, and who knows, we might see him representing Europe in the Ryder Cup later this year! Until then, keep swinging those clubs and enjoy the game!
Now, ready to explore the winner’s outfit as well as the top 3 on the field? Here is all the info:
Champion: Sepp Straka
T2: Brendon Todd
T2: Alex Smalley
