Joey Sindelar

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Joseph Paul Sindelar (born March 30, 1958) is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the Champions Tour.

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Early life

Sindelar was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky, while his father was serving in the Army, but has lived in New York for most of his life. He was a childhood friend and high school golf rival of fellow PGA Tour player Mike Hulbert.

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College career

Sindelar attended the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and while there was a distinguished member of the school's golf team. He was a three-time All-American, member of the 1979 NCAA Championship team, and Ohio State's Athlete of the Year in 1981. He was inducted into the Ohio State Varsity O Hall of Fame in 1992.

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Professional career

Sindelar turned pro in 1981. He won seven PGA Tour events, and was one of the most consistent players on the Tour with more than 80 top-10 finishes in his career. He played on the 1991 World Cup team. His best finish in a major was T6 at the 1992 U.S. Open. In 1988, Sindelar had ten top-10 finishes including two victories: The International and the Honda Classic. In 2006, he scored a double eagle (albatross), in the PGA Championship -- only the third time such a score had been recorded in that competition's history.

Since turning 50 in March 2008, Sindelar has played on the Champions Tour where he has over 30 top-10 finishes in 2008 including four second-place finishes with a playoff loss at the 2010 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf.

Sindelar currently lives in Horseheads, New York. His son, Jamie, is also a professional golfer.

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Amateur wins (2)

• 1971 New York State Boys
• 1980 New York State Amateur

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Professional wins (9)

PGA Tour wins (7)

PGA Tour playoff record (2-1)

Other wins (2)

• 1983 New York State Open (as an amateur)
• 1989 Fred Meyer Challenge (with Craig Stadler)

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Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut
WD = withdrew
"T" = tied

Summary

• Most consecutive cuts made - 5 (1991 Masters - 1993 Masters)
• Longest streak of top-10s - 1 (twice)

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U.S. national team appearances

Professional

• Kirin Cup: 1988 (winners)
• World Cup: 1991

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See also

• List of golfers with most PGA Tour wins

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References

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External links

• Joey Sindelar at the PGA Tour official site
• Joey Sindelar at the Official World Golf Ranking official site

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