Biography
A 1990 graduate of the University of Illinois, Steve Stricker turned professional in 1990 and has enjoyed seven victories on the US PGA Tour.
In 2009 he rose to an all-time high third in the world rankings and finished in the same position in the FedExCup standings.
His came closest to winning a major at the 1998 US PGA Championship, where a surging Vijay Singh denied him a maiden victory at Salahee Country Club.
Stricker made his Ryder Cup debut for the United States at Valhalla in 2008, playing his part in a victory for Paul Azinger and his team.