If you’re watching the Masters Golf Tournament today, check out Steve Stricker, a 1990 graduate of the University of Illinois. At the time of writing, he’s tied for fifth. Oskee Wow Wow!
Stricker turned professional in 1990 and has won four times on the PGA Tour. His most successful season on tour came in 1996, when Stricker notched two victories (Kemper Open, Motorola Western Open) and seven top ten finishes on his way to finishing fourth on the 1996 PGA Tour money list. Stricker’s third and most impressive win came at the 2001 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, where he defeated Pierre Fulke 2 and 1 to earn the $1,000,000 prize. His most recent victory came at The Barclays tournament on August 26, 2007 ending an 11 year span for a win on American soil.
And if you’re currently “undecided” for your major, golf is not a bad profession – Stricker has made over $18 million during his PGA Tour career.
