Sepp Straka celebrated at American Express with a two shot victory. The Austrian made an impressive start to his adventure at this tournament, and a four-stroke lead before the final round only made his job easier.

Even before the start of the season, Justin Thomas pointed out that he enters this year with huge ambitions and the desire to record great results. The American confirmed this with an excellent performance at the American Express,

For the third time in his PGA Tour career, Sepp Straka hoisted a trophy at tournament's end. Converting a four-stroke lead at the 54-hole mark into a victory at the 2025 American Express, Straka fended off a crowded chasing pack headlined by Justin Thomas.

Sepp Straka won The American Express by two shots over Justin Thomas. The 31-year-old Austrian finished his third career PGA Tour victory at 25-under 263 with a final-round 70.

Justin Thomas had his chances at victories on the PGA Tour in 2024, including a tie for third at The American Express in La Quinta. But six top-10 finishes still brought no victories, and that’s what Thomas wants at the start of 2025.

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Sellers Shy, the lead golf producer for CBS, applauded Thomas for reaching out to players about more access. Jim Nantz, the lead announcer who is starting his 40th year with CBS, suggested the walk-and-talk could be expanded.

Justin Thomas finished solo second at the American Express in Palm Springs. / Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Golf’s household names have lofty expectations.

Justin Thomas plays a shot during the final round of The 2025 American Express. Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to ...

JT Poston took the 18-hole lead at The American Express, joining the likes of Justin Thomas and Xander Schauffele in recent history.

Thomas has also reached a new plateau in terms of career earnings. His second place in La Quinta put another $959,200 in his bank account, and that makes him the 11th golfer in PGA Tour history to surpass the $60 million mark in on-course earnings.

The PGA Tour is still looking for a way to solve its pace-of-play problem, but Justin Thomas isn't certain the TGL shot clock is the answer.