Straka, who birdied three of the final five holes in shooting four-under 66 to beat Lowry by one, may have been the beneficiary of the meteorological whims, but nobody can say he didn't seize the moment.
In naming Sergio Garcia, Shane Lowry and Ian Poulter, the European Ryder Cup captain has added a total of 15 past appearances in the biennial contest, even with Lowry, a rookie, in that mix.
As always, a golf tournament is about so much more than the guy holding the trophy – or wearing the jacket – come Sunday evening. Here are 18 parting thoughts from Augusta National.