Steve Stricker halfway to three-peat at Regions Tradition

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Steve Stricker birdied the 18th hole Friday to take a one-shot lead into the weekend at the Regions Tradition -- the PGA Tour Champions major he has dominated in recent years -- in Birmingham, Ala.

Stricker is a three-time winner of the event, including in 2022 and 2023, with a six-shot final margin every time. After posting a 7-under 65 at Greystone Golf and Country Club, he