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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jay Sigel, considered America's best amateur since Bobby Jones, dies of cancer at 81

Obit Sigel - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Jay Sigel, who was widely viewed as America's best amateur since Bobby Jones, has died of pancreatic cancer, the U.S. Golf Association said Sunday.

The USGA said Sigel died Saturday at age 81. Along with his two U.S. Amateur titles and three U.S. Mid-Amateur victories, Sigel played in nine Walker Cup matches, twice as a playing captain.

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