Steve Stricker is one of the most prominent golfers. He guided the team U.S. to a historic victory in the last year’s Ryder Cup as a skipper. However, since then, Stricker has been facing an overabundance of issues, especially with his health. Moreover, he has announced disappointing news recently as the Senior PGA Championship is all set to begin on Friday, May 27th.
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He announced that he won’t be competing at the 2022 Senior PGA Championship. Stricker has withdrawn from the second major championship on the PGA Tour Champions. Moreover, Steve tested positive and decided to withdraw from the prestigious event.
“Super bummed that I test positive for Covid on Friday and have to withdraw from the Senior PGA Championship this week! Just a small setback and will look forward to getting back after it when I feel strong again!” wrote Steve. Furthermore, Stricker passed on his best wishes to all the players and made a special mention of his brother-in-law, Mario Tiziani.
Super bummed that I tested positive for Covid on Friday and have to withdraw from @seniorpgachamp this week! Just a small setback and will look forward to getting back after it when I feel strong again! Good luck to the players, especially my brother in law @MarioTiziani
— Steve Stricker (@stevestricker) May 24, 2022
Steve Stricker won the first major championship of the year
Steve Stricker recovered from a life-threatening disease a few months back. He was suffering from an unknown illness that kept him away from professional golf for over six months. However, he made a solid comeback as he won The Tradition, the first major championship of the year on the PGA Tour Champions.
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Golf – The 2020 Ryder Cup – Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. – September 26, 2021 Team USA captain Steve Stricker celebrates after Team USA win The Ryder Cup REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Moreover, he annihilated the field and won the event by six strokes. He carded -21 for the event, while Padraig Harrington finished runner-up with a score of -15. Hence, after this victory, Stricker looked confident and was ready to compete at the Senior PGA Championship.
However, sadly, he got infected by covid and had to pull out of the second major at the last moment. Meanwhile, he hasn’t mentioned the severity, but we can expect it to be minimal.
So after the former U.S. Ryder Cup skipper announced this unfortunate news, the golfing world extended their support and wished for his speedy recovery. So, let us have a look at a few fan reactions that they posted on Twitter.
Golf world reacts to Steve Stricker’s unfortunate news
Sorry to hear that, Steve. Get well soon!
— Stephen Watson (@WISN_Watson) May 24, 2022
Get Healthy 🙏
— Tom Lippard (@lippardtom) May 24, 2022
Was hoping to catch you and say hello tomorrow, congrats on captaincy and 19-9! Guess I'll have to see Paddy this time around 🍀😉. Hopefully you make it to Ally Challenge in MI come AUG! Get well cap!
— Max DeMara (@SportsGuyTheMax) May 25, 2022
Hope you feel better soon!
— Kiel Christianson (@GolfWriterKiel) May 24, 2022
Get well soon 💪
— Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) May 24, 2022
Best wishes, Steve, and such great news on Cherokee! Look forward to returning to Madison to see it when you’re done. Another boost for the remarkable golf scene in Wisconsin. 🔴⚪️
— Kevin Price (@kevinp613) May 24, 2022
Bummed for @stevestricker and with his recent health battles I hope for a good and speedy recovery for the Captain https://t.co/D66OQdSKfu
— Lance Allan (@lanceallan) May 24, 2022
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