PGA Tour Playoffs: Stricker strikes at end
Birdies bring victory, top spot in Cup
Posted: September 8, 2009 at 4:18 a.m.
Monday was a big day for Steve Stricker, who finished with back-to-back birdies to win the Deutsche Bank Championship in Norton, Mass., by one stroke over Jason Dufner and Scott Verplank. The victory not only earned him $1.35 million and moved him up to a career-high No. 2 in the world rankings, but also allowed him to replace Tiger Woods at the top of the FedEx Cup standings.
Steve Stricker can build a strong case for the Deutsche Bank Championship as the biggest victory of his career.
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Sports, Pages 17, 22 on 09/08/2009
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