Golf legend Jay Sigel, who turned professional aged 50 and won eight tournaments, dies aged 81 from cancer

JAY SIGEL has sadly died at the age of 81 from cancer.

The golf legend rose to fame after turning pro when he was 50 years old.

GettyJay Sigel has died at the age of 81 of pancreatic cancer[/caption] GettyHe started his pro gold career at the age of 50[/caption] APHe won eight tournaments during his career[/caption] GettyHe earned over £6.6m in prize money[/caption]

In 1979, he won the British Amateur, which was played at the Hillside Golf Club in Southport.

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