Sepp Straka was brilliant en route to a win at the American Express, but a loose shot and unlucky lie cost him a shot at PGA Tour history.

The PGA Tour returned to the mainland U.S. this week, and once again three southern California courses were the scene for the American Express. The event offered an $8.8 million purse, with $1.584 million to the winner.

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.

Straka, one of more than a dozen active PGA Tour players from the University of Georgia, followed up his third-round 64 with a 70 on Sunday at the Stadium Course and at 25-under-par 263 won The American Express by two shots over Justin Thomas (66).

Sepp Straka shot an 8-under 64 on while his top competitors failed to match his sizzling pace at The American Express.

Sepp Straka notched his third PGA Tour title with a rock-solid performance, which included just two bogeys all week.

LA QUINTA, Calif. — Sepp Straka won The American Express by two shots over Justin Thomas on Sunday, finishing his third career PGA Tour victory at 25-under 263 with a final-round 70.

Sepp Straka was celebrating Monday after securing his third career victory this weekend at the American Express PGA tournament in La Quinta. The Austrian golfer secured a two-stroke victory over runner-up Justin Thomas,

The 31-year-old Austrian won the American Express at PGA West without carding a bogey until the 70th hole of the tournament.

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