Stricker Defends Comeback Award

Hello. Congratulations to Steve Stricker for achieving a rare defense. Stricker was named Comeback Player of the Year for the 2nd time in a row. How do you do that? Actually in Stricker's case it makes sense.
In 2006 Stricker started the year with no PGA Tour status. He finished by making the Tour Championship field (top 30 on the money list). Needless to say a huge comeback.
While he did earn lots of money, Stricker did not win. He also wasn't completely back to his late '80s form, when it looked like he'd be one of the top players in the world.
In 2007 Stricker did make it all the way back to his previous form. He won a Fedex Cup playoff tournament in Westchester and is now #4 in the World Rankings. Stricker is now right back where he used to be, which is also a comeback.
In all sports (and even the Oscars) awards are sometimes given out to a "flash in the pan" performance (see Driving Miss Daisy, Eric Lindros, etc) instead of a sustained career achievement. Stricker definitely falls into the latter category. Whatever he's doing is working.
Congrats Steve (great first name by the way)!

Regards,
Steve