Sepp Straka has withdrawn from the 2025 BMW Championship due to a private family matter, the PGA Tour announced. His manager says he intends to play the Tour Championship and requests privacy at this time.
Key points:
– FedEx Cup standing: Straka is No. 5 and remains projected to qualify for the Tour Championship at East Lake.
– Reason: Private family matter; no further details disclosed.
– 2025 season: Two PGA Tour wins (The American Express, Truist Championship) plus multiple top-10s in signature events.
– Recent form: T17 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship; entered playoffs No. 3 before dropping to No. 5.
– BMW field: Event at Caves Valley now features 49 players with no alternates in the Playoffs.
– Looking ahead: Straka targets a strong finish at East Lake to improve on his career-best FedEx Cup result (T7 in 2022).
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0:00 Sepp Straka’s withdrawal explained
0:40 Impact on BMW Championship field and FedEx Cup
1:30 Straka’s 2025 season highlights and form
2:20 What this means for Tour Championship seeding
3:00 Players to watch at Caves Valley in Straka’s absence
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