Jay Sigel, a nine-time Walker Cupper, died at the age of 81 on Saturday, April 19th, after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer, the USGA confirmed.

Sigel was an incredibly accomplished amateur golfer. At the ages of 38 and 39, he secured consecutive U.S. Amateur titles in 1982 and 83. Only three other mid-amateur (25 and older) golfers have won the U.S. Amateur since 1980.

Along with his U.S. Amateur titles, Sigel captured three U.S. Mid-Amateur Championships and competed on a record nine USA Walker Cup Teams, serving as playing captain in two of those appearances in 1983 and 1985, both USA victories.

Only Great Britain and Ireland’s Joseph B. Carr (10) competed in more Walker Cups, and no one compiled more victories in the biennial competition than Sigel (18). He also owns the Walker Cup mark for most matches played with 33, compiling an overall record of 18-10-5 in singles and foursomes.