Steve Stricker
Professional golfer with major tournament wins
Born
February 23rd, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional golfer who played in the PGA Tour and Champions Tour. Achieved significant success in the 1990s and 2000s, winning 12 PGA Tour events. Won the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee three times. Played on multiple Ryder Cup teams, contributing to the United States' victory in 2008. Claimed the 2001 World Golf Championships - Andersen Consulting Match Play Championship.
Won 12 PGA Tour events
Contributed to Ryder Cup victories
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