It was a challenge, to say the least,'' Stricker said after closing with a 1-under 70 for a two-shot victory over Luke Donald. The victory moved him to No. 2 in the world for the second time in ...

"I didn't know what to expect coming out this season at all, so it's been a lot of fun," Stricker said. "It gave me a different perspective last fall. I've said that on a number of occasions and ...

His third victory of the season moved him up to a career-high No. 2 in the world ranking. And he replaced Woods atop the FedEx Cup standings. What satisfied Stricker the most, however, was how he won.

Stewart Cink, playing with Stricker and Harrington but never threatening to crash their two-man battle, made a 60-footer for birdie 2 at No. 17 and eagled the par-5 18th to finish two shots back.

Stricker won for the fourth time in his last 15 starts, moving up to No. 2 in the world for the second time in his career. It was his eighth career victory, and the eighth time he couldn’t make ...

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Steve Stricker has assumed a familiar spot atop the John Deere Classic leaderboard, shooting an 8-under-par 63 on Saturday to go up by two strokes after three rounds.