Steve Stricker won’t attend this week’s Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Phoenix Nation Membership. He withdrew from the occasion to be along with his father, Bob Stricker, who was admitted to the hospital on Monday.
Stricker launched a press release after he determined to skip the occasion per the Champions Tour.
“Sadly, I will likely be withdrawing from this week’s Charles Schwab Cup Championship,” he wrote. “I used to be eagerly trying ahead to competing on this occasion and capping off this season, which has been an extremely particular one for me, however a private emergency has come up that requires me to remain dwelling.”
“My father was admitted to the hospital on Monday afternoon. He’s presently receiving care, and it’s important that I’m right here for my household throughout this difficult time.”
Being the person Stricker is, he overtly mentioned what occurred and apologized to everybody concerned for lacking this week’s occasion.
“I perceive that my absence is disappointing, and I sincerely apologize to the PGA Tour Champions workers, volunteers, fellow gamers, followers, and title sponsor Charles Schwab,” Stricker wrote.
“Whereas it saddens me that I will be unable to compete in Phoenix this week, household should all the time come first, and I hope you may perceive my determination to prioritize my father’s well-being throughout this tough time.”
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Stricker has lengthy since been one of many extra well-liked gamers on each the PGA and Champions Tour. That notion was as soon as once more reaffirmed as Stricker took time to thank all of those that have labored tirelessly this 12 months to placed on a season stuffed with nice occasions, regardless of the troubling occasions.
“I wish to specific my gratitude for the tireless efforts of the PGA TOUR Champions workers, match administrators, and sponsors this season, who’ve supplied us with the chance to take part in a season-long race that has been nothing wanting distinctive,” Stricker wrote. “I’m grateful for the assist and encouragement I’ve acquired all through the season.”
He additionally prolonged his greatest needs to the lads enjoying within the occasion.
“Lastly, I wish to prolong my greatest needs to all of the gamers enjoying within the season finale. I will likely be following the occasion from afar, cheering for my mates and fellow opponents,” Stricker introduced. “I admire your understanding and assist throughout this time and stay up for seeing everybody once more quickly.”
Fortunately, he didn’t even have to compete this week. Stricker already clinched the season-long championship, amassing over $4 million alongside the way in which.
Stricker received six occasions on the season and had 5 runner-up finishes.
With these outcomes, he holds such a big lead within the Charles Schwab Cup standings nobody can catch him.
The Wisconsin native had one of the vital dominant runs the Champions Tour has ever seen. Amongst these six wins, three have been main championships. He had 55 straight rounds of par or higher to beat Tiger Woods’ long-standing document of 52.
He now has 17 Champions Tour wins since becoming a member of the league in 2017. The 55-year-old additionally tallied 12 PGA Tour victories in his profession.
We at SB Nation want Steve and his father effectively.
Savannah Leigh Richardson is a golf workers author for SB Nation’s Taking part in By means of. You may observe her on Twitter @SportsGirlSL and Instagram @savannah_leigh_sports for extra golf protection. Make sure you try @_PlayingThrough too.
