Summary
Golf is an activity that brings Steve Stricker's family together, and his wife Nicki plays a vital role in the sport. During the final round of the PNC Championship, held on December 21, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, Steve and his daughter Izzi waited their turn on the third hole while Nicki and their other daughter, Bobbi, acted as caddies.
Steve Stricker, who has won 12 PGA Tour events and captained teams in the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup, is also proud of his daughters. Bobbi has had limited experience on the Epson Tour, while Izzi was named Amateur of the Year by the Wisconsin State Golf Association.
Nicki, who played in Wisconsin and was an assistant to her father, Dennis Tiziani, has also had her own golf career. Two years ago, she qualified for the U.S. Senior Women's Amateur, her first USGA competition since 1992. This summer, she became interested in the Wisconsin State Women's Four-Ball Championship and decided to participate with Izzi, who suggested the idea. “I wanted to do something golf-related and competitive with you. We did the Four-Ball,” Izzi said. In the end, they won the tournament.
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Nicki didn't just play the supportive mother; she managed seven birdies in the tournament, including the last three holes. Although she's not sure why she's renewed her interest in competing, she said, "I just wanted to see how I did, to test myself.".
The Stricker family is known for its competitiveness, though they generally avoid direct confrontations with one another. Nicki has occasionally caddied for her husband and has maintained her passion for golf, albeit without a competitive focus. “Not competitively,” Nicki said. “I used to play, shoot a 75, no pressure. But in the last few years, I felt like I was getting worse and the expectations were becoming unrealistic.”.
This summer, Nicki experienced the thrill of competition again, especially in a year when her husband only played four times due to a back injury. She also participated in the State Senior Women's Amateur and the Wisconsin Amateur, where Izzi excelled. “She was the one who won,” Nicki remarked, looking at her daughter. “She beat me.”.
In summary, the Stricker family experiences golf as a shared experience, where each member contributes their passion and talent, creating an environment of mutual support and friendly competition.
