Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, October 11, 2014
So, this was really cool. Illinois grad, Wisconsin native and PGA Tour veteran Steve Stricker hit golf balls from the rim of Camp Randall Stadium during halftime of Saturday's Illinois-Wisconsin game.
Stricker was given three shots to try to land a ball on the Motion "W" at midfield – an estimated 135-yard shot – and if he did so, a Wisconsin fan would receive free VIP Wanamaker Club tickets to the 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits.
Stricker, donning an Illinois hat and Wisconsin shirt, came close, but he didn't land on the logo.
[ MORE: Video: Michigan marching band put on quite the halftime show, too ]
Watch one of his shots:
http://instagram.com/p/uBWEk9IiR0/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=embed&utm_campaign=video&modal=true
Here are a couple photos:
Quite a view for @stevestricker at halftime of #Badgers–#Illini game pic.twitter.com/4gaqRoo0oI
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) October 11, 2014
Former #Illini @stevestricker on the field at halftime. Good to see him repping the Orange and Blue. pic.twitter.com/NBenEkS5cE
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) October 11, 2014
Stricker, to no surprise, was a little nervous.
Getting a little practice in for today's shot @UWBadgers @IlliniAthletics game.Hope the fans brought their hard hats! pic.twitter.com/3W483y4wu6
— Steve Stricker (@stevestricker) October 11, 2014
Never hit in front of 80,000 people before! @UWBadgers @IlliniAthletics #nervous pic.twitter.com/RsXumDhP0L
— Steve Stricker (@stevestricker) October 11, 2014
