Stricker's

By 1: 35 p.m., the U.S. had won two matches outright — including Mr. Stricker's lead-off knockout of Europe's best player, Lee Westwood — and halved another.

Team USA: Don't Blame Mahan John Paul Newport 2010

The American world number seven Matt Kuchar emerged as Stricker's main challenger early on but ran out of holes as he closed with a 65 to share second place with his compatriot Brandt Jobe, who matched his 65.

Steve Stricker holds his nerve to win the Memorial by one shot 2011

The American world number seven Matt Kuchar emerged as Stricker's main challenger early on but ran out of holes as he closed with a 65 to share second place with his compatriot Brandt Jobe, who matched his 65.

Steve Stricker holds his nerve to win the Memorial by one shot 2011

"This is Tom Brennan for Agent Stricker," he said when Stricker's overly pleasant, overly efficient assistant came on the line.

When the Wind Blows Patterson, James, 1947- 1998

He knocked the smug and satisfied look right off Stricker's face.

When the Wind Blows Patterson, James, 1947- 1998

Kit took a lightning-fast step in and threw a hell of a punch at Stricker's jaw.

When the Wind Blows Patterson, James, 1947- 1998

Then he crunched another quick, hard shot into Stricker's stomach.

When the Wind Blows Patterson, James, 1947- 1998

He had Stricker's home phone number - they had been friends, right?

When The Wind Blows Patterson, James, 1947- 1998

He fired another lightning-fast punch that landed right between Stricker's eyes, smashing his nose at the bridge.

When the Wind Blows Patterson, James, 1947- 1998

He had Stricker's home phone number - they had been friends, right?

When the Wind Blows Patterson, James, 1947- 1998