Joey Sindelar
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Joseph Paul "Joey" Sindelar (born March 30, 1958) is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA 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.
He attended the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and while there was a distinguished member of the school's golf team. Sindelar 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 has won seven PGA Tour events. He is one of the most consistent players on the Tour with more than 80 top-10 finishes in his career. His best finish in a major was a T-6 at the 1992 U.S. Open. In 1988, he had ten Top-10 finishes including two victories: The International and the Honda Classic. In 2006, he scored an albatross in the PGA Championship.
Sindelar played on the 1991 World Cup Team. In 1992, he was inducted into the Ohio State University Athletic Hall of Fame. He currently lives in Horseheads, New York.
[edit] PGA Tour wins (7)
- 1985 (2) B.C. Open, Greater Greensboro Open
- 1987 (1) B.C. Open
- 1988 (2) The International, Honda Classic
- 1990 (1) Hardee's Golf Classic
- 2004 (1) Wachovia Championship
[edit] Other wins (3)
- 1972 New York State Junior
- 1980 New York State Amateur
- 1983 New York State Open
