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Steve Stricker and Harrison Frazar Battle for Lead at Kaulig Championship
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Steve Stricker and Harrison Frazar Battle for Lead at Kaulig Championship

Steve Stricker and Harrison Frazar are tied for the lead at 7-under 203 after the third round of the Kaulig Companies Championship, the fourth major tournament of the PGA Tour Champions. Stricker shot a 5-under 65 to bounce back from a second-round 73, while Frazar had a 70. Stewart Cink is one stroke behind, and Ernie Els, K.J. Choi, and Scott Parel are also in contention.

Steve Stricker dominates home state tournament for another win.
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Steve Stricker dominates home state tournament for another win.

Steve Stricker wins the American Family Insurance Championship in Wisconsin, his third win in four starts, beating Steven Alker and Paul Broadhurst by five shots. After his win, Stricker recorded a champions video, providing a funny moment when he couldn't pronounce his name. This is his fifth win of the season, and he holds a hefty lead in the Charles Schwab Cup race.

Steve Stricker Dominates AmFam Championship and Sets New Record.
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Steve Stricker Dominates AmFam Championship and Sets New Record.

Madisonian Steve Stricker won the American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge, finishing with a 3-under 69 to claim a five-stroke win at 18-under 198. Stricker's victory falls one shy of the largest margin of victory this season, which he owns by way of his six-shot win earlier this year at the season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai. The Charles Schwab Cup leader's win was special as it was in his hometown and he dedicated it to charity and giving back to the community.

Steve Stricker Shatters Tiger Woods' Record at AmFam Championship
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Steve Stricker Shatters Tiger Woods' Record at AmFam Championship

Steve Stricker has broken Tiger Woods' record of 52 consecutive rounds under par in PGA Tour-sanctioned events, with a 7-under par 65 at the American Family Insurance Championship. Stricker has finished outside of the top-5 only once in 13 Champions Tour events this season, winning three times, including two majors. Despite never winning a major, Stricker can now claim the record that Woods held for so long.

Steve Stricker triumphs in playoff to win Senior PGA Championship.
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Steve Stricker triumphs in playoff to win Senior PGA Championship.

Steve Stricker wins the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship in a playoff against Padraig Harrington, claiming his second consecutive senior major and sixth overall. Stricker's wedge game was on point, and he now joins a group of only five other players to win at least six senior majors. Stewart Cink finished alone in third place in his PGA TOUR Champions debut.

Stricker defeats Harrington in playoff to win Senior PGA Championship.
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Stricker defeats Harrington in playoff to win Senior PGA Championship.

Steve Stricker won the Senior PGA Championship in a playoff against Padraig Harrington, making it his sixth senior major win. Stricker's daughter, Izzy, served as his temporary caddie for the tournament. Harrington forced the playoff with a birdie putt on the 18th hole, but ultimately lost after missing a par putt. The tournament was held at the new headquarters of the PGA of America in Frisco, Texas, which is set to host the PGA Championship in 2027 and 2034.

Stricker edges out Harrington in Senior PGA Championship playoff.
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Stricker edges out Harrington in Senior PGA Championship playoff.

Steve Stricker won the Senior PGA Championship in a playoff against Padraig Harrington, making it his sixth senior major win. Stricker's daughter, Izzy, served as his temporary caddie for the tournament. The two golfers finished 18 under, with Stricker shooting 3-under 69 and Harrington 70. The win comes two weeks after Stricker's second consecutive victory in the Regions Tradition. The tournament was held at the Fields Ranch East course at the new headquarters of the PGA of America in Frisco, Texas.

Golfers' Mishaps: Pee Breaks and Hole-in-One on Champions Tour Debut
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Golfers' Mishaps: Pee Breaks and Hole-in-One on Champions Tour Debut

Steve Stricker won his sixth senior major at the 2023 Senior PGA Championship, beating Padraig Harrington in a sudden death playoff. Harrington had a three-shot lead going into the third round but lost it due to an extended bathroom break, leading to a double bogey. Stricker relied on his superior short game to secure the win, chipping in for a birdie on the par-3 13th. Harrington birdied 16 and 18 to force the playoff but ultimately lost to Stricker.

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"Stricker Claims Second Major Victory in Senior PGA Playoff"

Steve Stricker won the Senior PGA Championship in a playoff against Padraig Harrington, making him 2-for-2 in senior majors in 2023. Stricker's daughter served as his temporary caddie, and he won with a chip-in birdie on the first playoff hole. Harrington missed a par putt to extend the playoff. The tournament was held at the new headquarters of the PGA of America in Frisco, Texas, which is set to host the PGA Championship in 2027 and 2034.

"Senior PGA Championship sees unexpected twists and turns"
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"Senior PGA Championship sees unexpected twists and turns"

Padraig Harrington's lead in the Senior PGA Championship narrows after a bathroom break led to a double-bogey. Steve Stricker is one shot back after matching Harrington's tournament-best, 8-under 64 from the opening round. Harrington settled for a second consecutive 68 and was at 16-under 200, one stroke off Sam Snead's 50-year-old Senior PGA record for 54 holes. Stewart Cink aced the 191-yard 13th hole in the first event on the Fields Ranch East course at the new Texas headquarters of the PGA of America.

Padraig Harrington maintains lead at Senior PGA despite bathroom break and ace from Stewart Cink.
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Padraig Harrington maintains lead at Senior PGA despite bathroom break and ace from Stewart Cink.

Padraig Harrington holds a one-shot lead over Steve Stricker heading into the final round of the Senior PGA Championship. Harrington had a chance to break the 54-hole scoring record but hit a double-bogey after a long restroom break. Stricker matched Harrington's tournament-best 8-under 64 from the opening round and is coming off a win in the first senior major of the season. Stewart Cink aced the 191-yard 13th hole and is three shots behind Harrington.

PGA Tour's Zurich Classic showcases teamwork and friendship among top golfers.
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PGA Tour's Zurich Classic showcases teamwork and friendship among top golfers.

Steve Stricker has recruited Joe LaCava, Tiger Woods' longtime caddie, to fill in for him at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Stricker initially thought it was a longshot, but his wife convinced him to ask LaCava, who agreed to caddie for him. LaCava's decision was made easier by the fact that he is good friends with Stricker's teammate, Zach Johnson. Stricker and Johnson are optimistic about their chances this week, and they are paired with European Ryder Cup captains Luke Donald and Edoardo Molinari for the first two rounds.