Joey Sindelar
| Joey Sindelar | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Joseph Paul Sindelar |
| Born |
March 30, 1958 Fort Knox, Kentucky |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 16 st) |
| Nationality |
 United States |
| Residence | Ithaca, New York |
| Spouse | Suzanne |
| Children | Ryan, Jamie |
| Career | |
| College | Ohio State University |
| Turned professional | 1981 |
| Current tour(s) | Champions Tour |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 9 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 7 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T31: 1985 |
| U.S. Open | T6: 1992 |
| The Open Championship | CUT: 1986 |
| PGA Championship | T10: 1997 |
Joseph Paul Sindelar (born March 30, 1958) is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the Champions Tour.
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.
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.
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.[1] 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.[2]
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.
Amateur wins (2)
- 1971 New York State Boys
- 1980 New York State Amateur
Professional wins (9)
PGA Tour wins (7)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 21, 1985 | Greater Greensboro Open | −3 (68-76-72-69=285) | 1 stroke |  Isao Aoki, Craig Stadler |
| 2 | Sep 1, 1985 | B.C. Open | −10 (66-71-69-68=274) | 1 stroke | Mike Reid |
| 3 | Sep 6, 1987 | B.C. Open | −18 (65-63-69-69=266) | 4 strokes | Jeff Sluman |
| 4 | Mar 13, 1988 | Honda Classic | −12 (68-70-68-70=276) | 2 strokes | Ed Fiori,  Sandy Lyle, Payne Stewart |
| 5 | Aug 21, 1988 | The International | 17 points (3-11-7-17) | 4 points | Dan Pohl, Steve Pate |
| 6 | Sep 9, 1990 | Hardee's Golf Classic | −12 (70-65-67-66=268) | Playoff | Willie Wood |
| 7 | May 9, 2004 | Wachovia Championship | −11 (69-69-70-69=277) | Playoff | Arron Oberholser |
- PGA Tour playoff record (2–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1988 | Canon Sammy Davis Jr.-Greater Hartford Open |  Dave Barr, Mark Brooks |
Brooks won with birdie on second extra hole Sindelar eliminated with par on first hole |
| 2 | 1990 | Hardee's Golf Classic | Willie Wood |
Won with par on first extra hole |
| 3 | 2004 | Wachovia Championship | Arron Oberholser |
Won with par on second extra hole |
Other wins (2)
- 1983 New York State Open (as an amateur)
- 1989 Fred Meyer Challenge (with Craig Stadler)
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | T31 | CUT | T35 | T39 | CUT |
| U.S. Open | CUT | CUT | CUT | DNP | DNP | T15 | T15 | T51 | T17 | T33 |
| The Open Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | CUT | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | T62 | T28 | T53 | CUT | CUT | CUT |
| Tournament | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | DNP | T36 | DNP | T47 | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP | DNP | T6 | CUT | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | T43 | CUT |
| The Open Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP | T63 | T56 | WD | DNP | DNP | T14 | T10 | T40 | WD |
| Tournament | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP | DNP | CUT | CUT | CUT | DNP | CUT | CUT |
| The Open Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP | DNP | T64 | DNP | CUT | DNP | T49 | DNP |
DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
WD = withdrew
"T" = tied
Yellow background for top-10.
Summary
| Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 |
| U.S. Open | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 7 |
| The Open Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| PGA Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 10 |
| Totals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 41 | 22 |
- Most consecutive cuts made – 5 (1991 Masters – 1993 Masters)
- Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (twice)
U.S. national team appearances
- Professional
- World Cup: 1991
See also
References
- ↑ "Golf Major Championships".
- ↑ "Sindelar plunders rare albatross". BBC News. August 19, 2006.
External links
- Joey Sindelar at the PGA Tour official site
- Joey Sindelar at the Official World Golf Ranking official site