Stricker has surgery to alleviate pain in hipMADISON, Wis. (AP) Steve Stricker has had surgery on a bulging disk in his lower back to alleviate recurring issues in his hip area. Mario Tiziani, Stricker'sSI Staff|Share on FacebookShare on XAdd us as a preferred sourceAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleFollowLoading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendationsPublished Dec 24, 2014 | Modified Dec 24, 2014SI STAFFShare on FacebookShare on X