Joey Sindelar

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. His son, Jamie, is also a professional golfer and served as Director of Golf at RaNic Golf Club in nearby Ithaca. ==Amateur wins==

• 1971 New York State Boys • 1980 New York State Amateur ==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) ==Playoff record==

PGA Tour Champions playoff record (0–1) ==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) ==Results in The Players Championship==

CUT = missed the halfway cut "T" indicates a tie for a place ==Results in World Golf Championships==

"T" = Tied ==U.S. national team appearances==

;Professional • Kirin Cup: 1988 (winners) • World Cup: 1991 ==See also==