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Stricker earns spot in British Open field

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Steve Stricker

Steve Stricker

Madison’s Steve Stricker finished tied for second at the PGA’s FedEx St. Jude Classic on Sunday, earning him a spot in the upcoming British Open.

Stricker said he hasn’t decided yet if he will actually play in the event, but he’s never won a major and he said you can’t win one if you don’t play.

Stricker told golfchannel.com that it’s he and his wife’s (Nicki) anniversary that week and they’ll discuss it together.

Stricker is getting ready to host the inaugural American Family Insurance Championship, a PGA Tour Champions event, June 24-26 at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.

Daniel Berger won the St. Jude Classic, his first career win on the PGA Tour.

Mequon’s Niebrugge qualifies for British Open

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STRAITS HOLEJordan Niebrugge of Mequon qualified Tuesday for the 144th British Open Championship, July 16-19 at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland.

The Oklahoma State senior tied for medalist honors in a 36-hole qualifier at Hillside Golf Club in Southport, England.  Niebrugge finished 3-under par after rounds of 69 and 72.

The 21-year-old Niebrugge played in the 2014 Masters Tournament but missed the 36-hole cut.

PGA Championship Update

Three Wisconsin club pro’s are in the hunt for a spot in the PGA Championship field, Aug. 10-16 at Whistling Straits.

After 54 holes of the PGA Professional National Championship in Pennsylvania, Joe Leonard of Wisconsin Rapids is in fourth place, Brent Snyder of Hudson was in fifth and Ryan Helminen of Menasha was tied for 12th.

The top 20 scorers after today’s final round, qualify for the PGA.

2012 British Open began Thursday morning

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The first group hit the tee-box at 12:30 AM Cst at Royal Lythum and St. Annes in England to open up the 2012 British Open.  It is the 3rd of 4-majors on the Golf calender.

Of the early golfers, Tiger Woods, Bubba Watson, Adam Scott and a few others were giving chase at the tournament record lowest opening round which is 6-under par.  You can take a look at the current leader board HERE.

Steve Stricker and Mark Wilson are both in this year’s field.  Among active golfers on the PGA tour, Stricker has the most wins (12) without a Major title.  Wilson has 5-career wins and is also chasing his first major.  The last 9 major winners in golf all have been first time winners.

Stricker comes up short at the John Deere Classic (AUDIO)

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Steve Stricker entered the final round of the John Deere Classic at the TPC Deere Run in Illinois with a chance at a four-peat in the event, however a bogey plagued back-nine left him 4-shots off the lead. Only 4-golfers have ever won the same tournament 4-times in a row; Tom Morris Jr., Walter Hagen, Gene Sarazen and Tiger Woods, who did it twice.

Stricker ended the week 16-under par in a tie for 5th place.  He entered the final round in 2nd place, 3-shots behind Troy Matteson but couldn’t find his stroke when it mattered most…

AUDIO Steve Stricker says he didn’t play as well in the final round :19

AUDIO Steve Stricker says he wasn’t able to pull off a fourth straight win at the John Deere Classic :10

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