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Steve Stricker successfully defends at Regions Tradition, ties tournament record

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Steve Stricker tied the Regions Tradition record with a 23-under 265, including Sunday’s closing 65, and ran away with his second straight championship at the PGA Tour Champions major by six strokes over Ernie Els and Robert Karlsson.

Stricker, whose late surge had pulled him into a tie with Karlsson entering the final round, continued his domination on the par-72 Founders Course at Greystone. It’s his third win at the Tradition in the last five attempts — including two second-place finishes— and gave the 56-year-old five major wins, tied for sixth-most on the 50-and-over tour.