Joseph Paul Sindelar (born March 30, 1958) is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour Champions. He previously played on the PGA Tour, winning seven tournaments between 1985 and 2004.
Early life Sindelar was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky, while his father served in the Army, but he lived in Horseheads, New York, for most of his life. He was a childhood friend and high school golf rival of fellow PGA Tour player Mike Hulbert.
Amateur career Sindelar attended Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, where he was a distinguished member of the school's golf team. He was a three-time All-American, a member of the 1979 NCAA Championship team, and Ohio State's Athlete of the Year in 1981. Sindelar was inducted into the Ohio State Varsity O Hall of Fame in 1992.
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. Sindelar had ten top-10 finishes in 1988, including victories at The Honda Classic and The International. He played on the 1991 World Cup team. His best finish in a major was T6 at the 1992 U.S. Open. Sindelar scored a double eagle at the 2006 PGA Championship, which was only the third time such a score had been recorded in that competition's history.
Since turning 50 years old in 2008, he has played on the PGA Tour Champions. Sindelar has over 30 top-10 finishes on the senior tour, including four second-place finishes with a playoff loss at the 2010 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf.
Personal life
Sindelar currently resides in Lansing, New York.
Amateur wins 1971 New York State Boys 1980 New York State Amateur
Professional wins (9) PGA Tour wins (7) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1 Apr 7, 1985Greater Greensboro Open−3 (68-76-72-69=285)1 stroke Isao Aoki, Craig Stadler2Sep 1, 1985B.C. Open−10 (66-71-69-68=274)1 stroke Mike Reid3Sep 6, 1987B.C. Open (2)−18 (65-63-69-69=266)4 strokes Jeff Sluman4Mar 13, 1988The Honda Classic−12 (68-70-68-70=276)2 strokes Ed Fiori, Sandy Lyle, Payne Stewart5Aug 21, 1988The International17 pts (3-11-7-17=17)4 points Steve Pate, Dan Pohl6Sep 9, 1990Hardee's Golf Classic−12 (70-65-67-66=268)Playoff Willie Wood7May 9, 2004Wachovia Championship−11 (69-69-70-69=277)Playoff Arron Oberholser
PGA Tour playoff record (2–1) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11988Canon Sammy Davis Jr.-Greater Hartford Open Dave Barr, Mark BrooksBrooks won with birdie on second extra holeSindelar eliminated by par on first hole 21990Hardee's Golf Classic Willie WoodWon with par on first extra hole32004Wachovia Championship Arron OberholserWon with par on second extra hole
Other wins (2) 1983 New York State Open (as an amateur) 1989 Fred Meyer Challenge (with Craig Stadler)
Playoff record PGA Tour Champions playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult12010Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf(with John Cook) Mark O'Meara and Nick PriceLost to par on second extra hole
Results in major championships Tournament1980198119821983198419851986198719881989Masters TournamentT31CUTT35T39CUTU.S. OpenCUTCUTCUTT15T15T51T17T33The Open ChampionshipCUTPGA ChampionshipT62T28T53CUTCUTCUT
Tournament1990199119921993199419951996199719981999Masters TournamentT46T27U.S. OpenT6CUTT43CUTThe Open ChampionshipPGA ChampionshipT63T56WDT14T10T40WD
Tournament20002001200220032004200520062007Masters TournamentU.S. OpenCUTCUTCUTCUTCUTThe Open ChampionshipPGA ChampionshipT64CUTT49
CUT = missed the half-way cut WD = withdrew "T" = tied
Summary Tournament Wins 2nd 3rd Top-5 Top-10 Top-25 Events Cuts madeMasters Tournament 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 5U.S. Open 0 0 0 0 1 4 17 7The Open Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0PGA Championship 0 0 0 0 1 2 16 10Totals 0 0 0 0 2 6 41 22 Most consecutive cuts made – 5 (1991 Masters – 1993 Masters) Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (twice)
Results in The Players Championship Tournament198419851986198719881989The Players ChampionshipCUTT27T17T63T16T34 Tournament1990199119921993199419951996199719981999The Players ChampionshipT46T41T46T16T35CUTT31T61T10 Tournament20002001200220032004200520062007The Players ChampionshipCUTCUTCUTT74T17T58T68
CUT = missed the halfway cut "T" indicates a tie for a place
Results in World Golf Championships Tournament2004Match PlayChampionshipInvitationalT32
"T" = Tied
U.S. national team appearances Professional Kirin Cup: 1988 (winners) World Cup: 1991
See also 1983 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates List of golfers with most PGA Tour wins
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