JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The Sunnehanna Amateur is often described as a stepping stone for the top players in golf.
Fans of the sport have seen the impressive list of Sunnehanna alumni – Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth, Collin Morikawa and many more.
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Jay Sigel competes in the 1990 Sunnehanna Amateur Tournament for Champions at Sunnehanna Country Club in Westmont. He finished in second place, two strokes behind winner Allen Doyle.
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Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. He can be reached at (814) 532-5083. Follow him on Twitter @Masty81.
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