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Daily Mail
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Golf legend dead aged 81: Tributes pour in for Masters icon after cancer battle
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. He did not turn professional until he was 50 but still went on to win eight tournaments Sigel eventually turned professional at the age of 50, and still managed to have a successful career despite the late switch. He won eight tournaments and earned nearly $9m in prize money. His final victory came at the 2003 Bayer Advantage Celebrity Pro-Am. Sigel competed at the Masters on no fewer than 11 occasions, and made the cut four times. He also played at the US Open five times, and The Open Championship twice. Sigel leaves behind three daughters and his wife, Betty.
Daily Mail
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Golf legend Jay Sigel dead aged 81
By Published: Updated: 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 eventually turned professional at the age of 50, and still managed to have a successful career despite the late switch. He won eight tournaments and earned nearly $9m in prize money. His final victory came at the 2003 Bayer Advantage Celebrity Pro-Am. Sigel competed at the Masters on no fewer than 11 occasions, and made the cut four times. He also played at the US Open five times, and The Open Championship twice. Sigel leaves behind three daughters and his wife, Betty. Want more stories like this from the Daily Mail? Visit our profile page and hit the follow button above for more of the news you need.
Daily Mail
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Golf legend dead aged 81: One of the sports greatest amateurs dies following battle with cancer
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 was an amateur star who competed in the Walker Cup nine times Sigel eventually turned professional at the age of 50, and still managed to have a successful career despite the late switch. He won eight tournaments and earned over £6.6m in prize money. His final victory came at the 2003 Bayer Advantage Celebrity Pro-Am. Sigel competed at the Masters on no fewer than 11 occasions, and made the cut four times. He also played at the US Open five times, and The Open Championship twice. Sigel leaves behind three daughters and his wife, Betty.
Scottish Sun
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Golf legend Jay Sigel, who turned professional aged 50 and win eight tournaments, dies aged 81 from cancer
Fans have paid tribute on social media REST IN PEACE Golf legend Jay Sigel, who turned professional aged 50 and win eight tournaments, dies aged 81 from cancer JAY SIGEL has sadly died at the age of 81 from cancer. The golf legend rose to fame after turning pro when he was 50 years old. 4 Jay Sigel has died at the age of 81 of pancreatic cancer Credit: Getty 4 He started his pro gold career at the age of 50 Credit: Getty 4 He won eight tournaments during his career Credit: AP 4 He earned over £6.6m in prize money Credit: Getty In 1979, he won the British Amateur, which was played at the Hillside Golf Club in Southport. He won back-to-back US Amateurs in 1982 and 1983 while also claiming victory at the US Mid-Amateur in 1983, He also won two out of the next three US Mid-Amateurs. Sigel excelled on the course after turning pro, as he won eight tournaments. READ MORE ON GOLF STILL ROR DeChambeau lifts lid on McIlroy 'beef' after Masters champ 'didn't talk to him' He joined what is now recognised as the PGA Tour Champions with his most notable win in the Senior Tour Championship in 1996. During his pro career, he won over £6.6million. He has been hailed as one of the best amateurs of all time by the USGA's president-elect, Kevin Hammer. He said: "Best amateur since Bobby Jones hands down. "He was a dear friend and somebody that we will remember forever, and take a lot of inspiration from." Watch throwback moment Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty duelled child Rory McIlroy on the golf course 2025 US Walker Cup captain Nathan Smith said: "Incredible player. Incredible friend. Incredible mentor. "He was special. He was just an icon in amateur golf." Sigel died from pancreatic cancer on Saturday and the U.S. Golf Association announced it on Sunday. Fans have flocked to social media to pay tribute to the unique great. One posted: "Very sad news to hear that Jay Sigel, one of America's finest amateur golfers." A second commented: "Pennsylvania golf legend. RIP Jay Sigel." A third wrote: "RIP Jay Sigel. A Pennsylvania golf legend." A fourth added: "RIP to Jay Sigel, one of the great amateurs in the modern era." He featured in 11 Masters and made the cut in four of them.
The Sun
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Golf legend Jay Sigel, who turned professional aged 50 and win eight tournaments, dies aged 81 from cancer
JAY SIGEL has sadly died at the age of 81 from cancer. The golf legend rose to fame after turning pro when he was 50 years old. 4 4 4 4 In 1979, he won the British Amateur, which was played at the Hillside Golf Club in Southport. He won back-to-back US Amateurs in 1982 and 1983 while also claiming victory at the US Mid-Amateur in 1983, He also won two out of the next three US Mid-Amateurs. Sigel excelled on the course after turning pro, as he won eight tournaments. He joined what is now recognised as the PGA Tour Champions with his most notable win in the Senior Tour Championship in 1996. During his pro career, he won over £6.6million. He has been hailed as one of the best amateurs of all time by the USGA's president-elect, Kevin Hammer. He said: "Best amateur since Bobby Jones hands down. "He was a dear friend and somebody that we will remember forever, and take a lot of inspiration from." Watch throwback moment Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty duelled child Rory McIlroy on the golf course 2025 US Walker Cup captain Nathan Smith said: "Incredible player. Incredible friend. Incredible mentor. "He was special. He was just an icon in amateur golf." Sigel died from pancreatic cancer on Saturday and the U.S. Golf Association announced it on Sunday. Fans have flocked to social media to pay tribute to the unique great. One posted: "Very sad news to hear that Jay Sigel, one of America's finest amateur golfers." A second commented: "Pennsylvania golf legend. RIP Jay Sigel." A third wrote: "RIP Jay Sigel. A Pennsylvania golf legend." A fourth added: "RIP to Jay Sigel, one of the great amateurs in the modern era." He featured in 11 Masters and made the cut in four of them.
