One of the great golf icon of all time has pass away..,.. Rip
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US golfing legend Jay Sigel has passed away at the age of 81 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Sigel, who was born in Pennsylvania in November 1943, shot to fame after an outstanding amateur career that saw him win the British Amateurs in 1979 before triumphing in the US Amateurs in 1982 and 1983.
It has now been confirmed that he died over the weekend, and the United States Golf Association (USGA) paid tribute to Sigel on social media.
Their X post read: ‘All of us at the USGA are deeply saddened by the passing of Jay Sigel, a true legend of amateur golf and a cherished member of the USGA family.’
Sigel competed in nine Walker Cups – a biennial amateur golf match between golfers from the US and Great Britain & Ireland.
He claimed more victories (18) than any other player to compete in the competition’s history.
Sigel turned professional at the age of 50, yet still built a successful career despite the late start.
He secured eight tournament wins and amassed nearly $9 million in prize earnings.
His last win came in the 2003 Bayer Advantage Celebrity Pro-Am.
Sigel appeared in the Masters at least 11 times, making the cut on four occasions.
He also participated in the US Open five times and competed twice in The Open Championship.
He is survived by his wife, Betty, and their three daughters.
