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Stricker wins!

August
26

Steve Stricker just wrapped up his first PGA Tour win in over six years in fantastic fashion. Just needing a two-putt, he drained an eight-footer for birdie to finish at 16-under and two shots clear of runner-up K.J. Choi.

Stricker fell behind Choi after the South Korean birdied the 15th hole, but he responded in a big way by birdieing the final three holes to pick up the victory. Afterwards, it was a great showing of sportsmanship as the two embraced.

Stricker was especially emotional as he was interviewed just off the 18th green. Considered washed up by many, he’s now playing the best golf of his life and has emerged as one of the best players in the world.

This entry was posted on Sunday, August 26th, 2007 at 5:54 pm by Alex Myers.
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Writers Sam Weinman and Alex Myers share their thoughts on the local and national golf scene.
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Sam WeinmanSam Weinman
The lead golf writer for The Journal News and LoHud.com, Weinman, 31, has placed among the top three in the Golf Writers Association of America writing contest in three consecutive years, including a first-place finish in 2004. READ MORE

Alex MyersAlex Myers
A sports reporter at The Journal News for nearly three years, Alex Myers has covered a bit of everything, but a lot of golf, ranging from the high school level to last year's U.S. Open at Winged Foot. His golf writing goes back to his college days when he attended Wake Forest University. Myers is also an avid player who is constantly trying to improve on his current handicap of 8. Perhaps his biggest thrill came earlier this summer when he conquered the famed 17th hole at the TPC at Sawgrass by hitting a 9-iron onto the island green and walking away with a 2-putt par.

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