[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 4, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S5779]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CONGRATULATING STEVE STRICKER'S 1996 KEMPER OPEN VICTORY

  Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate 
Edgerton, WI, resident, Steve Stricker, on winning the 1996 Kemper 
Open. Known to many on the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) tour 
as the best player not to have won on tour, Stricker shed that 
distinction with his commanding 3-stroke victory at the Tournament 
Players Club (TPC) at Avenel in nearby Potomac, MD.
  Stricker demonstrated the skill and confidence of a champion 
throughout the 72-hole tournament. Whether it was a 5-foot par putt to 
maintain his lead, or the decision to attack the par 5 sixth hole 
rather than hold back, Steve's long hours of practice and overall 
commitment to excellence paid off, literally.
  Steve Stricker was not alone on the damp and drizzly 7,005 yard, par 
71 course, however. Stricker's caddie, Nicki, who also happens to be 
his wife, was there every step of the way, encouraging him to be 
aggressive, yet acting as a steadying presence over any anxious moments 
during the tournament. A competitive golfer in her own right, Nicki's 
wise counsel and experience added to the victory, making it truly a 
team effort.
  Those of us who have followed his short career know that this is just 
the tip of the iceberg for Steve Stricker. With his exceptional work 
ethic and dedication to making himself the best, Steve's successes have 
only just begun. With this in mind, I congratulate Steve Stricker on 
his 1996 Kemper Open victory and look forward to more of the 
same.

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