This Mother's Day weekend, Sepp Straka emotionally clinched his second PGA Tour victory of 2025 at the Truist Championship, while Ryan Fox dramatically chipped in for his maiden Tour title at the Myrtle Beach Classic.
Truist Championship: Straka's Emotional Mother's Day Win
- Lead bullet – Sepp Straka captured a poignant Mother's Day Truist Championship victory at The Philadelphia Cricket Club, his second of 2025, marked by emotional family reflections and overcoming immense pressure.
- Secondary bullet – Straka (-16), who shared the 54-hole lead, credited a "takeaway tweak" and stellar mid-range putting for his win, admitting he was "nauseous" from pressure despite not his best ball-striking.
- Tertiary bullet – The Austrian proudly represented his country, celebrating with family (wife Paige, child Leo) in Flourtown, where his parents met, and reflecting on overcoming past chipping yips.
Myrtle Beach Classic: Fox's Maiden Title in Playoff Thriller
- Lead bullet – Ryan Fox secured his maiden PGA Tour title at the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic, sinking a stunning chip-in birdie on the first playoff hole against Mackenzie Hughes and Harry Higgs.
- Secondary bullet – Fox (-15, R4 66) drew on DP World Tour experience for composure, with the win (witnessed by wife & daughters) significantly boosting his season and PGA Championship qualification.
- Tertiary bullet – Players praised the debuting Dunes course; Harry Higgs showed class (writing "be a savage"), while Mackenzie Hughes benefited from a "gift from the golf gods" bounce in the playoff.
Quick Hits
A • JT & Lowry T2 at Truist (-14) • Rory: Wissahickon "too short," preps for Quail • Finau's Mother's Day charity raises $25k
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