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Harrington three back as familiar face takes command

Steve Stricker birdied the 18th hole Friday to take a one-shot lead into the weekend at the Regions Tradition - the PGA Tour Champions major he has dominated in recent years - in Alabama with Padraig Harrington three shots back at the halfway point.

Golf • 11 May 24

Padraig Harrington poses with the trophy and gold medal

'I'm here to win majors' - Padraig on US Open success

Padraig Harrington was delighted to secure the PGA Tour Champions US Open after what he described as a battling week at Saucon Valley Country Club's Old Course.

Golf • 27 Jun 22

Harrington can add a Champions tour major to the his three as a pro

Padraig Harrington seals US Senior Open glory

Padraig Harrington won his first major on the Champions Tour with victory at the US Senior Open in Pennsylvania.

Golf • 27 Jun 22

Steve Stricker and his team celebrate their emphatic victory

Stricker rules out another stint as USA captain

Steve Stricker has ruled out a second spell as Ryder Cup captain, despite leading the United States to a record victory over Europe at Whistling Straits.

Golf • 27 Sep 21

Steve Stricker is hoping a trend that has seen the home side win six of the last seven Ryder Cups continues this week in Wisconsin

Stricker asks 'rowdy' home fans not to cross a line

Captain Steve Stricker has called for his side's fans not to "cross the line" as the United States bid to regain the Ryder Cup.

Golf • 22 Sep 21

Tiger Woods will be backing the USA this week

US will feel Woods' presence, says Thomas

Tiger Woods is not expected to attend this week's Ryder Cup as he continues to recover from his February car accident but his presence will be felt by the American team at Whistling Straits, according to Justin Thomas.

Ryder Cup • 22 Sep 21

Steve Stricker and Padraig Harrington are giving little away

Poker-faced Ryder Cup captains giving little away

The Ryder Cup does not begin until Friday but the gamesmanship was well underway at Whistling Straits on Monday as European captain Padraig Harrington and his US skipper Steve Stricker put their poker faces on, refusing to tip their hands.

Golf • 21 Sep 21

'If there was 40,000 US fans and no Europeans, we'd prefer that than having no fans'

Harrington wants partisan US crowd to bring the noise

Padraig Harrington says his Europe team are relishing the opportunity to perform in a more partisan atmosphere than usual at the Ryder Cup this week.

Ryder Cup • 21 Sep 21

Kevin Na was a winner in 2021 but a loser when it came to the captain's picks for the Ryder Cup

'It stinks' - Kevin Na takes issue with Ryder Cup snub

Kevin Na said he was none too pleased with being left off the United States team at the upcoming Ryder Cup.

Golf • 17 Sep 21

Steve Stricker has named his six wildcards

Spieth in, Reed out as US Ryder Cup wildcards named

US captain Steve Stricker has selected Jordan Spieth, Xander Schauffele, Harris English, Tony Finau, Daniel Berger and Scottie Scheffler as his wild cards for this month's Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.

Golf • 08 Sep 21

Woods and Stricker at the 2019 Presidents Cup

Stricker keen on Woods assistant role at Ryder Cup

United States captain Steve Stricker hopes to have Tiger Woods as part of his backroom staff for September's Ryder Cup.

Golf • 19 May 21

USA tweak qualification process for Ryder Cup

The United States have changed their qualifying criteria for this year's Ryder Cup, with six players earning selection through its points list while the remaining six will be chosen by captain Steve Stricker.

Golf • 10 Jun 20

Steve Stricker warns that the Ryder Cup would be 'a yawner' without fans

Fans have to be part of the Ryder Cup, says Stricker

The United States' Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker fears the event could be "a yawner" if held behind closed doors.

Golf • 03 Jun 20

USA captain Steve Stricker (L) and European captain Padraig Harrington

Harrington & Stricker: 'We're united like never before'

Ryder Cup captains Padraig Harrington and Steve Stricker have issued a joint letter stressing Europe and the US must remain united in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Golf • 07 Apr 20

Steve Stricker will captain the Americans at Whistling Straits

Steve Stricker confirmed as USA's Ryder Cup captain

Former world number two Steve Stricker will captain the 2020 United States Ryder Cup team, the PGA of America have confirmed.

Golf • 20 Feb 19

Stricker convinced by Tiger's latest comeback

Steve Stricker believes Tiger Woods' latest comeback is "for real" and believes the former world number one could end his 10-year major championship drought in next week's Masters.

Golf • 28 Mar 18

Steve Stricker is very much in the running for a Ryder Cup place

Stricker in the running for Ryder Cup wild card

United States captain Tom Watson has confirmed that Steve Stricker is being considered for a Ryder Cup wild card, despite already being chosen as a vice-captain.

Ryder Cup • 16 Aug 14

Steve Stricker missed last year's event because he was celebrating his 20th wedding anniversary

Stricker pulls out of British Open

World number 19 Steve Stricker has withdrawn from next week's Open Championship and been replaced in the field at Hoylake by first reserve Ryo Ishikawa.

Golf • 08 Jul 14

Davis Love III has picked Jim Furyk, Steve Stricker, Dustin Johnson and Brandt Snedeker

Davis Love III reveals Ryder Cup captain's picks

US Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III has named Jim Furyk, Steve Stricker, Dustin Johnson and Brandt Snedeker as his wild card picks.

Ryder Cup • 04 Sep 12

Stricker stalks Matteson at John Deere Classic

Troy Matteson went 10 under par to lead by three after the first round at the John Deere Classic, while Steve Stricker put himself firmly in contention to win his fourth straight title.

Golf • 13 Jul 12

Steve Stricker