Edward Blackwell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward Blackwell

British sportsperson

Date of Birth: 21-Jul-1866

Place of Birth: St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 22-Jun-1945

Profession: athlete

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Edward Baird Hay Blackwell (21 July 1866 – 22 June 1945) was a Scottish amateur golfer who played in the late 19th and early 20th century.
He was a member of the R&A and finished in second place in the 1904 Amateur Championship contested at Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England.
Although playing fine golf throughout, he eventually lost the final match to Walter Travis by the score of 4 and 3.
He was known as a long hitter of the ball, often outdriving opponents by 50 yards or more.
In 1898, Blackwell was described as probably the most consistently long driver the world had ever seen.
As a result, his name became a household word among golfers.His brothers—Sir Ernley Blackwell and Walter Blackwell—were also useful golfers, playing on several occasions in the Amateur Championship.