Background
Siderowf was born in New Britain, Connecticut.
Siderowf was born in New Britain, Connecticut.
He attended Duke University and played golf for the Blue Devils.
Siderowf"s first British Amateur victory came in 1973, a 5 & 3 victory over Peter H. Moody, at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales. His second British title came in 1976, on the 37th hole over J.C. Davies. In the match against Davies, over the Old Course at Street Andrews in Scotland, Siderowf hooked his ball so far left on the 36th hole of the match—the 18th at Street Andrews—that it came to rest next to the caddiemaster"s office near the first tee.
One of America"s most renowned amateurs, Siderowf played on four Walker Cup teams (1969, 1973, 1975, 1977), and was captain of the 1979 team, all winning teams.
He also played on two Eisenhower Trophy teams, in 1968 (winning) and 1976. Siderowf was inducted into the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame in 1974, and the Duke Sports Hall of Fame in 1988.
1955 Connecticut Amateur Amateur Eisenhower Trophy: 1968 (winners), 1976 Walker Cup: 1969 (winners), 1973 (winners), 1975 (winners), 1977 (winners), 1979 (winners, non-playing captain).