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Legendary Golfer Jay Sigel Dies at 81

4/21/2025

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Jay Sigel, celebrated as America’s premier amateur golfer since Bobby Jones, has passed away at 81 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. A two-time US Amateur champion and three-time US Mid-Amateur winner, he also captained the Walker Cup team twice. Sigel later turned professional at 50, securing eight victories on the PGA Tour Champions.

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Jay Sigel, celebrated as America’s premier amateur golfer since Bobby Jones, has passed away at 81 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. A two-time US Amateur champion and three-time US Mid-Amateur winner, he also captained the Walker Cup team twice. Sigel later turned professional at 50, securing eight victories on the PGA Tour Champions.