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The Wisconsin native lives in Madison and
serves as the tournament host. With a tournament record 18-under
198, Stricker won a professional event in his home state for the
first time.
"I wanted to win this one right here in our own backyard,"
Stricker said. "We started this tournament, we get so much fan
support, player support. Gotten in my own way over the years,
but (Sunday) I was kind of determined to get it done.
"And you know what, it's not about the golf, this week's all
about charity and giving back to our community," he added. "We
raise $2.5 million each time we put this thing on and it's all
because of our sponsors. ... And the players feel very welcome
here and they're excited to come here and play, and fans show up
and show their appreciation as well."
Stricker stayed red-hot after winning two major titles last
month at the Regions Tradition and the KitchenAid Senior PGA
Championship.
Englishman Paul Broadhurst and New Zealand's Steven Alker tied
for a distant second, five shots back at 13 under.
Stricker and Broadhurst entered Sunday tied for the lead after
they each opened with rounds of 65 and 64. Broadhurst had three
bogeys on his front nine at University Ridge Golf Course on his
way to a 2-over 74 leaving the door open for Stricker to cruise
to victory.
Alker shot a 70 with four birdies and two bogeys Sunday.
"Yeah, I was just trying to chase Stricker down again," Alker
said. "It's kind of like how it's been all year at the moment.
"It just shows how classy he is, how good he is. I played with
him the first two days and just no mistakes, he's putting good
and wedging it good and just being Steve Stricker. Yeah, we've
got a lot of work to do."
Colin Montgomerie (69 on Sunday) of Scotland tied for fourth at
11 under with Joe Durant (72) and Justin Leonard (74). Leonard
had opened the week with a 10-under 62.
--Field Level Media
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