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 Steve Stricker tees off on the difficult par-3 fourth during Sunday's final round. He made bogey here, one of only six all week. The Edgerton, Wis., native was tied for 10th in the field by hitting 58 of 72 greens (66.7 percent).  Holding a two-shot lead over Luke Donald on the par-4 18th hole, Stricker had one last challenge — find the green in regulation in order to minimize the chance of a bogey and a potential playoff with Donald. Here, he poses after his approach from the fairway.  Mission accomplished. He hits the green and calmly removes his glove for the last time of the week.  Stricker surveys his 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole. Though he didn't make that putt, his performance on the greens was exceptional all week, as he ranked first in the field in putts per round (26.0) and third in putts per green in regulation (1.625).  Following a routine two-putt for par, Stricker celebrates with caddie Jimmy Johnson. They've made quite a pair recently, as Johnson has helped his golfer to wins in four of his last 14 PGA Tour starts.  Never reticent about the emotions he feels following a victory, Stricker sheds a tear while NBC Sports golf announcer Dan Hicks leads the trophy proceedings.  A pair of winners: Stricker shows off the trophy alongside Northern Trust Open executive director Jerry West, an NBA champion as both a player and executive with the Los Angeles Lakers. This marked West's first year working at the tournament. ALSO SEE: Final round photos from the Northern Trust Open Steady Stricker wins Northern Trust Open |
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