Stricker wins The Memorial
DUBLIN, OH (TheSpread) – In a big performance on a big stage, Steve Stricker emerged from a competitive field to win the 2011 Memorial Golf Tournament.
Stricker finished the tournament at 16-under par after shooting a 4-under 68 on Sunday. He finished one shot ahead of Brandt Jobe and Matt Kuchar, who each shot a 7-under 65 on Sunday to finish the tournament at -15.
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bodog, Stricker had 22/1 odds to win this week’s tournament, meaning a $100 wager on Stricker will pay out an additional $2,200.
The top 10 of the tournament were among some of the best in the world, including pre-event favorite and current No. 1 ranked golfer, Luke Donald, who finished tied for seventh at -8.
2011 The Memorial Golf Tournament Top 10 Results
1 Steve Stricker -16 (272)
T2 Brandt Jobe -15 (273)
T2 Matt Kuchar -15 (273)
4 Dustin Johnson -12 (276)
5 Rory McIlroy -11 (277)
6 Gary Woodland -10 (278)
T7 Kevin Streelman -8 (280)
T7 Luke Donald -8 (280)
T7 John Senden -8 (280)
T7 Webb Simpson -8 (280)
T7 Mark Wilson -8 (280)
T7 Jonathan Byrd -8 (280)
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