Dick Siderowf (1976)
About Dick Siderowf (1976)
Dick Siderowf became the first recipient of then called “Amateur Player of the Year Award” in 1976. One of the best amateurs in the Met Area, Siderowf’s 1976 season was highlighted by his second British Amateur victory at St. Andrew’s
The Player of the Year Award was announced in 1976 by the MGA as a new award, to be presented annually, to “honor the New York-area amateur who complies the best record in selected local, national and international events in one season.” A point ranking system was determined in which players accumulate points based on their performances in the designated tournaments.
Siderowf finished the season with 680 points, 350 points over Bill Britton, and 375 over Jerry Courville. In addition to his overseas victory, Siderowf had a strong season on the home front. He finished as runner-up in the Northeast Amateur and recorded three match play victories in the U.S. Amateur, giving him a commanding lead in the final points standings.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS & MULTIMEDIA
Life Events
- Date of Birth: July 3, 1937
- Hometown: Westport, CT
- Club Affiliation: Century Country Club
Championships Won
- 1961 – New England Amateur
- 1966 and 1962 – Northeast Amateur
- 1972 – Canadian Amateur
- 1973, 1959, and 1958 – Connecticut State Open
- 1973 – British Amateur Championship
- 1976 – British Amateur
- 1985, 1984, 1965, 1960 and 1955 – Connecticut State Amateur
- 1989, 1974, 1970, 1969 and 1968 – Met Amateur
- 1996 – MGA Senior Amateur
Achievements
- Recipient of the 1979 MGWA Gold Tee Award
- Four-time Walker Cup Team Member
Signature Moment. . .
In June 1976, Siderowf joined a select group of two Americans when he won his second British Amateur Championship at St. Andrew’s.
NOTEWORTHY STATISTICS
Runner-Up
in the Northeast Amateur
Three Matches Won
in the U.S. Amateur