Steve Stricker claimed victory at the Sanford International with a four-beneath 66 in the final round. This win marked his sixth victory this year on the PGA Tour Champions. With earnings of $300,000 from the tournament, Stricker fell just quick of reaching $four million for the year, setting a record for the most revenue earned in a single season on the 50-and-older circuit. Stricker has regularly performed properly this year, by no means finishing worse than eighth. Furthermore, 3 of his six wins have come in majors on the senior circuit. The Sanford International win is his third time securing the title.
The final round began with Stricker holding a one particular-shot lead. Nevertheless, he identified himself trailing K.J. Choi, who had a powerful start out and closed with a 65. Stricker managed to catch up to Choi with a stellar tee shot on the par-five 12th hole. He left himself with a mid-iron shot to the green, setting up a 20-foot eagle putt that he converted. Stricker continued his powerful efficiency with a birdie on the 15th hole soon after navigating a bunker. This birdie gave him a one particular-shot lead. On the par-five 16th, Stricker faced issues off the tee and had to lay up. Nevertheless, he managed to save par by hitting a wedge shot to eight feet and sinking the ensuing putt. Meanwhile, Choi in the group ahead of Stricker faltered with a bogey on the final hole. This permitted Stricker to safe a two-shot lead and breathe a small less complicated. Regardless of 3-placing on the 18th from extended variety, Stricker completed with a score of 16-beneath 194.
Joe Durant completed alone in third soon after birdieing his final 3 holes, carding a 68. Bernhard Langer shot an impressive 64 to safe sole possession of fourth location. Stricker remains 3 wins away from matching the record for most titles in a single season on the PGA Tour Champions. With only 5 tournaments remaining, he at present holds a lead of more than $two million in the Charles Schwab Cup. Stricker expressed gratitude for his really hard-fought victory, acknowledging the challenges faced on Sundays but discovering good reward in triumphing more than them.