Photos: Look back at Steve Stricker's play at the AmFam golf championship in Madison
Madison resident Steve Stricker has played a key role in the American Family Insurance Championship since serving as the event's host during its inaugural year in 2016 before moving to player-host after beginning play on the PGA Tour Champions the following year.
Take a look back at some of Stricker's highlights at University Ridge Golf Course:
Andy North (from left), Steve Stricker, Brett Favre and Mark Tauscher wait to putt on the 10th green of the celebrity scramble June 25, 2016, during the American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
Brett Favre and Steve Stricker talk on the 18th green during the celebrity scramble June 25, 2016, during the American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
Steve Stricker signs the sleeve of Nancy Oschin, a fan from Temecula, California, after finishing his round with a 6-under 66 on day one of the 2017 American Family Insurance Championship June 23, 2017, at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
Steve Stricker walks to the 8th tee after a par on the 7th on day one of the 2017 American Family Insurance Championship June 23, 2017, at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
Steve Stricker lines up a putt on the 16th hole on day one of the 2017 American Family Insurance Championship June 23, 2017, at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison. Stricker had six birdies in his bogey-free round of 66.
Steve Stricker tees off on the 8th hole on day two of the 2017 American Family Insurance Championship June 24, 2017, at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison. Stricker had four birdies and a bogey in a round of 69, putting him in a tie for fourth.
Steve Stricker hits his second shot on the 13th hole on day two of the 2017 American Family Insurance Championship June 24, 2017, at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
Steve Stricker, left, and Fred Couples walk to the 18th green on the third and final day of the 2017 American Family Insurance Championship June 25, 2017, at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
Steve Stricker acknowledges the hometown crowd after a birdie on the 18th hole on the third and final day of the 2017 American Family Insurance Championship June 25, 2017, at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
Fred Couples, left, hugs Steve Stricker after making par on the 18th hole to win the tournament by two strokes on the third and final day of the 2017 American Family Insurance Championship June 25, 2017, at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
Steve Stricker hits from the rough on the first hole on day one of the 2018 American Family Insurance Championship June 22, 2018, at University Ridge Golf Club in Madison.
Steve Stricker hits out of a bunker on the ninth hole on day one of the 2018 American Family Insurance Championship June 22, 2018, at University Ridge Golf Club in Madison.
Steve Stricker studies a putt on the 14th green on day one of the 2018 American Family Insurance Championship June 22, 2018, at University Ridge Golf Club in Madison.
Steve Stricker tees off on the 15th hole on day one of the 2018 American Family Insurance Championship June 22, 2018, at University Ridge Golf Club in Madison.
Steve Stricker takes his third shot on the 16th hole on day one of the 2018 American Family Insurance Championship June 22, 2018, at University Ridge Golf Club in Madison.
Steve Stricker greets fans after finishing the 17th hole on day one of the 2018 American Family Insurance Championship June 22, 2018, at University Ridge Golf Club in Madison.
Golf fans watch as Steve Stricker hits his tee shot on the 18th hole on day one of the 2018 American Family Insurance Championship June 22, 2018, at University Ridge Golf Club in Madison.
Steve Stricker, left, Davis Love III, and Vijay Singh finish the 18th hole on day one of the 2018 American Family Insurance Championship June 22, 2018, at University Ridge Golf Club in Madison.
Steve Stricker lines up a putt on the third hole on day two of the 2018 American Family Insurance Championship June 23, 2018, at University Ridge Golf Club in Madison.
Steve Stricker takes his second shot on the fourth hole on day two of the 2018 American Family Insurance Championship June 23, 2018, at University Ridge Golf Club in Madison.
Steve Stricker takes his second shot on the sixth hole on day two of the 2018 American Family Insurance Championship June 23, 2018, at University Ridge Golf Club in Madison.
Steve Stricker misses his birdie putt on the 15th hole on the third and final day of the 2018 American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
Steve Stricker and his wife, Nicki, applaud as tournament winner Scott McCarron, right, holds his trophy during the awards ceremony after the third and final day of the 2018 American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison. McCarron, whose wife, Jenny, is from Waukesha, shot a 64 in the final round after a 70 in the opening round and a 67 in the second round.
Steve Stricker lines up a putt on the 14th hole on day one of the 2019 American Family Insurance Championship June 21, 2019, at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
Steve Stricker tees off on the 15th hole on day one of the 2019 American Family Insurance Championship June 21, 2019, at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
Steve Stricker hits his third shot on the 14th hole on the third and final day of the 2019 American Family Insurance Championship June 23, 2019, at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
Steve Stricker reacts after being eliminated on the first playoff hole on the third and final day of the 2019 American Family Insurance Championship June 23, 2019, at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
Steve Stricker approaches the ninth green on day one of the 2021 American Family Insurance Championship June 11, 2021, at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison. Stricker recorded an eagle and birdie late to salvage his round and card a 2-under 70.
Steve Stricker chips onto the second hole green on the third and final day of the 2021 American Family Insurance Championship June 13, 2021, at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
Steve Stricker tees off on third hole on the third and final day of the 2021 American Family Insurance Championship June 13, 2021, at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
The Madison resident shoots a 4-under 68 to maintain a two-stroke lead over Scott McCarron and Padraig Harrington in the second round of the Regions Tradition.
The Madison resident is seeking his fourth major championship on the 50-and-over circuit.
Madison resident Steve Stricker completed at a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the Regions Tradition, closing with a 4-under 68 for his fourth PGA Tour Champions major title.
The nine-hole celebrity foursome event is back at the American Family Insurance Championship after a two-year hiatus.
The Madison resident, who is coming off a PGA Champions major title less than two weeks ago, calls not playing “just a small setback.”