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.
Alex Yang, who turns 17 later this month, was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer nearly a year ago. On Sunday, for the final round of the 66th edition of the American Express, Alex got to be the standard bearer.
The No. 223-ranked New Zealander birdied the final two holes to shoot 2-under 70 and take a one-stroke lead into the final round.
Jon Rahm missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic.
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
Charley Hoffman took a share of the lead Friday at the American Express, which the Poway High alum won 18 years ago.