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John Supinie: Stricker OK with being an underdog versus Tiger (The State Journal-Register)

URBANA — When Steve Stricker tees it up Thursday at The Barclays in the opening round of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs, he’ll be sharing the tee box with Tiger Woods, everyone’s favorite. Stricker, the former Illinois star and a two-time PGA Comeback Player of the Year, has his own strategy.

Pursuit of Liberty (The Record and Herald News)

JERSEY CITY — The Barclays’ move to Liberty National Golf Club from Ridgewood Country Club will be a little like driving a sparkling new hybrid after tooling around in a mint-condition Model T.

Stricker returns to Urbana for golf outing, clinic (Daily Illini)

University alumnus and PGA Tour golfer Steve Stricker returned to campus this weekend for the annual Steve Stricker Golf Outing at Stone Creek Golf Club, 2600 S. Stone Creek Blvd. The former Illini golfer took some time out Monday to conduct a 30-minute clinic and answer questions from fans and the media before he begins play in the FedEx Cup playoffs with the Barclays in New Jersey on Thursday.

GOLF (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

GOLF FEDEXCUP LEADERS (Through Sunday) (Top 125 made FedEx Cup playoffs) Rank Name Points YTD Money   1. Tiger Woods————————————- 3,431 $7,688,163   2. Steve Stricker————————————- 2,155 $4,200,086   3. Zach Johnson————————————- 2,019 $3,979,838

With the Illini: Former Illini golfer Stricker squares off with Tiger (The Journal-Standard)

When Steve Stricker tees it up Thursday at The Barclays in the opening round of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs, he’ll be sharing the tee box with Tiger Woods, everyone's favorite. Stricker, the former University of Illinois star and a two-time Comeback Player of the Year, has his own strategy.

UPI NewsTrack Sports (UPI)

Ravens' Fein charged with assault ... Moore jumps 48 places in world rankings ... S.C. suspends defensive end Geathers ... Thumb injury sidelines Mets' Francoeur ... Sports news from United Press International.

News and notes on the PGA Tour’s top 20 golfers (USA Today)

Get the latest news and notes on the top 20 golfers on the PGA Tour. These rankings are based 2008-09 PGA Tour results.

Moore jumps 48 places in world rankings (UPI)

VIRGINIA WATER, England, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Ryan Moore gained 48 places to No. 73 in the world golf rankings following his first PGA Tour victory.

Moore up to 73rd in world rankings (WWTI Watertown)

Ryan Moore beat Kevin Stadler and Jason Bohn in a playoff Sunday to win the Wyndham Championship, his first PGA Tour victory, and vaulted 48 places to No. 73 in the world rankings. Ahead of Moore, the top of the rankings remained mostly stable. Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Paul Casey, Kenny Perry, Henrik Stenson, Steve Stricker, Sergio Garcia, Geoff Ogilvy, Lee Westwood and Stewart Cink remained ...