Stars in the Hunt as Sepp Straka Leads by Four at American Express Final Round
Straka leads at 23-under entering the final round of the American Express, with several compelling storylines in play:
Key Stars in Contention:
- Jason Day (-19)
- Patrick Cantlay (-18)
- Justin Thomas (-17)
All three proven winners are capable of posting a low Sunday round to challenge Straka's 4-shot lead.
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Veterans Seeking Comebacks:
- Charley Hoffman aims for his first win since 2016
- Strong play could earn him a spot in the upcoming AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am via the Aon Swing Five standings
First-Time Winner Watch:
- Justin Lower (-19) showing improved comfort in contention
- Max Greyserman (-18) building on strong rookie season
- Mark Hubbard in the mix while supporting family affected by LA wildfires
Course Setup: The Stadium Course has yielded very low scores in recent final rounds:
- 2023: Xander Schauffele shot 62
- 2024: Multiple players have gone deep under par
With numerous players within striking distance and a history of dramatic Sunday finishes, Straka will need to maintain his strong play to secure his third PGA Tour victory.