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Steve Stricker, who has never missed a round in the history of the FedEx Cup playoffs, withdrew from the BMW Championship on Friday because of neck pain, according to his management company.
Stricker shot 1-under par 70 after opening the tournament with 76 at Cog Hill. He entered the tournament eighth in the FedEx Cup standings but is assured of a spot in next week's Tour Championship, which is for the top 30 players. The FedEx Cup format began in 2007.
"I've lost some strength in my left arm and I had a hard time hanging onto the club," Stricker said to The Associated Press while driving home to Wisconsin. "It just kept getting worse."
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