Steve Stricker’s final approach shot on Sunday to win the Sanford International for a third consecutive year was brilliant. His post-round pose was even better.
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First, the shot. On the fourth hole of sudden-death, Stricker found himself in a tricky spot after hooking his tee shot. But the 57-year-old would have the last laugh at Minnehaha Country Club after hooking this recovery shot off the flagstick to set up the winning birdie against Richard Green.
ARE YOU SERIOUS?!
Steve Stricker’s approach hits the flagstick on the 4th playoff hole! pic.twitter.com/lCvdIRCATE
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) September 15, 2024
What a finish. Then he paid homage to someone else familiar with bank shots and three-peats: Michael Jordan. Have a look as Stricker recreated an iconic MJ pose, cigar and all:
Who did it better? 😏@SteveStricker is celebrating his 3-peat appropriately @SanfordIntl. pic.twitter.com/GhTBlBibmR
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) September 16, 2024
Well played, Steve. That’s pretty badass.
And knowing MJ’s love of golf and the Ryder Cup, where he’s crossed paths with Stricker on numerous occasions, we’re guessing he’d get a kick out of that as well. Or, he’d be extra motivated to take some money off Steve the next time he sees him on a golf course.
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