PRO GOLF Why personal life changes don't alter Steve Stricker's goals at AmFam Championship Colten Bartholomew May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 Updated Aug 26, 2026 × Back and neck injuries have hampered Steve Stricker this year and surgery is on the table if things don't improve. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Steve Stricker’s hoping he can turn some corners after a difficult start to the year as he returns to competitive golf in two weeks.kAmw:D 9@>6 =:76 492?865 D:8?:7:42?E=J H96? 96 2?5 }:4<:[ 9:D H:76 @7 bh J62CD[ ;@:?E=J 7:=65 7@C 5:G@C46 :? 62C=J |2C49] v@=7 2=H2JD H2D A2CE @7 E96 72>:=J’D =:76[ 2D }:4<: H2D 2 4@==686 A=2J6C 2E E96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 (:D4@?D:?[ 6=56DE 52F89E6C q@33: :D AFCDF:?8 2 AC@76DD:@?2= 42C66C 27E6C A=2J:?8 7@C E96 q2586CD 2?5 J@F?86DE 52F89E6C xKK: :D 2 D@A9@>@C6 @? 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Steve Stricker discusses his health and golf future at the American Family Insurance Championship Back and neck injuries have hampered Steve Stricker this year and surgery is on the table if things don't improve.
These 2 women escaped the Taliban. Now they're soccer players at Wayland Academy. Inside their story Sadaf Sharifzada and Fereshta Qasemi built a community at Wayland Academy through their love of soccer. Now, they prepare to achieve their dre…
5 things to know before the American Family Insurance Championship Hole design, parking and ticket information and more are among the changes for this year's rendition of the American Family Insurance Championship.
'It's kind of a fun life': Jerry Kelly describes why he continues PGA Tour Champions career The Madison native is playing at the AmFam Championship in his hometown despite physical challenges. Here's what keeps him going.
'It's kind of a fun life': Jerry Kelly describes why he continues PGA Tour Champions career The Madison native is playing at the AmFam Championship in his hometown despite physical challenges. Here's what keeps him going.
How rain changed the AmFam Championship's 1st round for the better Morning rain showers pushed back the start of the AmFam Championship and altered the tournament as a whole. Plus, Jerry Kelly explains his tou…
How rain changed the AmFam Championship's 1st round for the better Morning rain showers pushed back the start of the AmFam Championship and altered the tournament as a whole. Plus, Jerry Kelly explains his tou…
Packers QB Jordan Love talks fatherhood, his foundation and more at AmFam Championship Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love shared stories of his newborn baby, his charity efforts with Wisconsin youth football teams and more…
American Family Insurance Championship moving back to original home The PGA Tour Champions tournament that's generated $22 million in charitable contributions is returning to a course run by UW-Madison.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy on whether familiarity with Dodgers Game 1 starter Tarik Skubal will be beneficial
Brewers manager Pat Murphy on whether familiarity with Dodgers Game 1 starter Tarik Skubal will be beneficial
Brewers manager Pat Murphy on whether familiarity with Dodgers Game 1 starter Tarik Skubal will be beneficial
Brewers manager Pat Murphy on whether familiarity with Dodgers Game 1 starter Tarik Skubal will be beneficial
