Josef "Sepp" Straka, an Austrian professional golfer who competes on the PGA Tour and who won the 2022 Honda Classic, was born on May 1, 1993.
Straka won his first PGA Tour contest at the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, in February 2022. He defeated Shane Lowry by one shot with a final-round score of 66. Additionally, Straka became the first Austrian to triumph on the PGA Tour.
At the FedEx St. Jude Championship in August 2022, Straka and Will Zalatoris were tied for the lead after 72 holes, forcing a sudden-death playoff. On the first playoff hole, Straka made a six-footer to extend, then another six-footer to extend once more.
Zalatoris prevailed with a bogey on the third playoff hole after Straka made a double bogey after hitting his tee shot into the water. At the Sanderson Farms Championship in October 2022, Straka was defeated by Mackenzie Hughes in another sudden-death match.
What are the career earnings of Sepp Straka in 2023?
As of May 2023, the career earnings of Sepp Straka are $1,956,140. Sepp Straka's total career earnings amount to $11,750,523, which includes $9,672,273 from official tournaments and $218,250 from unofficial tournaments.
In January 2023, Sepp Straka played at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, where he finished tied for 21st place with a score of -16. He earned $220,000 from the tournament. A month later, he played at the Genesis Invitational, where he finished tied for 45th place, earning $59,560 from this tournament.
Sepp Straka also played in the Honda Classic in February 2023 and finished tied for fifth place with a score of -9. He earned $288,120 from this tournament. In March 2023, he participated in the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, but he missed the cut. In the same month, he played at the PGTI Players Championship and finished tied for 65th place, earning $53,250 from this tournament.
In April 2023, Sepp Straka played at the Valero Texas Open and finished tied for 22nd place with a score of -6. He earned $83,067 from this tournament. He also played at the Masters Tournament in the same month and finished tied for 46th place with a score of 7, earning $57,600. He played in the RBC Heritage in the same month, and the Wells Fargo Championship in May, but he missed the cut in both.
Sepp Straka’s Contract
Sepp Straka, a professional golfer, has not only relied on tournament earnings but has also managed to increase his income through lucrative endorsement and sponsorship deals. He has signed several significant contracts, including a multi-year endorsement agreement with the golf shoe company Sqairz Golf, which has boosted his overall earnings.
In addition to this deal, he has also secured sponsorships with major businesses such as Srixon, Symplr, and Cleveland. These agreements have not only provided financial benefits for Straka but have also helped to establish his image as a prominent athlete in the golf industry, which has opened up even more opportunities for him.
Sepp Straka’s Salary
The average salary of Sepp Straka is estimated to be $2.3 million as of May 2023, based on his total career earnings of nearly $11 million. However, according to a variety of sources, his salary is estimated to be $1.1 million.
Sepp Straka's annual salary is as follows:
2023: $1,956,140
2022: $6,472,433
2021: $1,136,615
2020: $1,250,441
2019: $934,894
