Joey Sindelar
Joseph Paul Sindelar is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the Champions Tour.
Early life
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.College career
Sindelar attended the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and while there was a distinguished member of the school's golf team. He 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.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. He played on the 1991 World Cup team. His best finish in a major was T6 at the 1992 U.S. Open. In 1988, Sindelar had ten top-10 finishes including two victories: The International and the Honda Classic. In 2006, he scored a double eagle, in the PGA Championship — only the third time such a score had been recorded in that competition's history.Since turning 50 in March 2008, Sindelar has played on the Champions Tour where he has over 30 top-10 finishes in 2008 including four second-place finishes with a playoff loss at the 2010 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf.
Sindelar currently lives in Horseheads, New York. His son, Jamie, is also a professional golfer.
Amateur wins (2)
- 1971 New York State Boys
- 1980 New York State Amateur
Professional wins (9)
PGA Tour wins (7)
PGA Tour playoff record| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
| 1 | 1988 | Canon Sammy Davis Jr.-Greater Hartford Open |  Dave Barr,  Mark Brooks | Brooks won with birdie on second extra hole Sindelar eliminated with par on first hole |
| 2 | 1990 | Hardee's Golf Classic | Willie Wood | Won with par on first extra hole |
| 3 | 2004 | Wachovia Championship | Arron Oberholser | Won with par on second extra hole |
Other wins (2)
- 1983 New York State Open
- 1989 Fred Meyer Challenge
Results in major championships
WD = withdrew
"T" = tied
Summary
- Most consecutive cuts made – 5
- Longest streak of top-10s – 1
Results in The Players Championship
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Results in World Golf Championships
"T" = TiedU.S. national team appearances
;Professional- Kirin Cup: 1988
- World Cup: 1991