“Unforgettable Reunion: Steve Stricker and Daughter Izzi Share a Lighthearted Moment with Tiger Woods Before the 2024 PNC Championship”

In the previous year, Izzi Stricker remarked that participating in the PNC Championship with her father, Steve, was the most exciting week of her existence.

At that time, Izzi was a senior at Waunakee High School, and she had the opportunity to share the course with her golf heroes, Nelly Korda and Tiger Woods, while showcasing her skills to a national audience.

Izzi, currently a freshman on the Wisconsin women’s golf squad, is returning for her second year to pair with her father in the annual 36-hole competition hosted at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando.

On Friday, she exchanged friendly words with Woods before the first round starting on Saturday, acting as if they were long-time friends. For the fifth consecutive year, Woods is partnering with his 15-year-old son, Charlie, in the tournament.

“What’s going on?” a delighted Izzi greeted Woods, a 15-time major title holder, on the driving range as they embraced.

“Are you set for this?” Woods inquired.

“Absolutely,” Izzi answered. “Nice to see you.”

Last year, Izzi and Steve competed alongside Tiger and Charlie in the final round of the tournament. The Strickers finished in 10th place. Tiger and Charlie secured fifth place.

Tiger Woods also enjoyed spotting Izzi’s father, Steve, who hails from Edgerton. They have maintained a friendship for many years.

“Hey old timer,” Woods, 48, joked with Stricker, 57.

After that, Woods observed Stricker executing pitch shots on the range. Stricker, who has claimed victory once this year on the PGA Tour Champions and has a total of 18 titles on the 50-and-over tour, expressed confidence in his shots.

This is Woods’ first event since July after he underwent another back surgery in September.

Steve Stricker and Izzi Stricker at PNC Championship

The Strickers are set to compete alongside Annika Sörenstam and her young son, Will McGee, this Saturday.

Sörenstam accumulated 10 LPGA Tour major titles throughout her Hall of Fame career, with her 72 tournament victories being the third highest in LPGA Tour history.

The event, which began as a Father/Son Challenge, has evolved over the years to feature major golf champions or winners of the Players Championship.

on the men’s and women’s front with any relative.

It’s not merely Izzi and Steve representing the Stricker clan at the event. Steve’s spouse, Nicki, and eldest daughter, Bobbi, are caddying for Steve and Izzi.

Stricker has achieved seven PGA Tour Champions major titles since reaching the age of 50.

PNC Championship viewing information: TV channel, schedule

The tournament is broadcast live on the Golf Channel and streamed on Peacock throughout the event. NBC will air the tournament live on Sunday afternoon.

• Saturday: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CT (Live on Golf Channel and Peacock) 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. CT (Live on Peacock); 3-5 p.m. (Tape delay on NBC and Peacock)

• Sunday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CT (Live on Golf Channel and Peacock), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CT (Live Peacock), 12:30-3:30 p.m. CT (Live on NBC and Peacock)

Where is the PNC Championship taking place?

The PNC Championship is being held at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando. The 18-hole, 72-par course was designed by Hall of Fame golfer Greg Norman.

The course spans 7,106 yards.

PNC Championship leaderboard 2024

A total of 20 two-player teams are contesting for a $1 million prize pool, with the winners earning $200,000.

Here’s the leaderboard.

Tiger Woods, Charlie Woods, John Daly, son John Daly II among 20 teams at PNC Championship

Alongside Tiger Woods and his son, Charlie, the Strickers, Annika Sörenstam and her son, Will McGee, the field features personalities like John Daly with his son, John Daly II, Vijay Singh with his son, Qass, Nelly Korda with her father, Petr Korda, and the current championship father-son duo of Bernhard Langer and Jason Langer.

This article initially appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Tiger Woods catches up with Steve Stricker, Izzi at PNC Championship