Sid Brews, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Sid Brews

professional golfer

Date of Birth: 29-May-1899

Place of Birth: Blackheath, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1972

Profession: golfer

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Sydney Francis "Sid" Brews (29 May 1899 – 1972) was a South African professional golfer. Brews was born in Blackheath, London, England.
He turned pro in 1914 and emigrated to South Africa in 1924.
He won the South African Open title a total of eight times between 1925 and 1952, when he became the tournament's oldest-ever champion aged 53.
He also won the South African PGA Championship six times.
His brother Jock Brews won the South African Open four times. He enjoyed considerable success outside of South Africa.
In 1934, probably his finest year, he finished second in the British Open to Henry Cotton, and won both the French Open and Dutch Open championships.
He would retain both of those titles in 1935.