| Edward Blackwell | |
|---|---|
 Blackwell (center), Freddie Tait (left), and Old Tom Morris (right), at St Andrews, Scotland, playing in the 1899 R&A Order of Play Medal Match | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Edward Baird Hay Blackwell |
| Born | 21 July 1866 St Andrews, Scotland |
| Died | 22 June 1945 (aged 78) St Andrews, Scotland |
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm) |
| Weight | 196 lb (89 kg) |
| Sporting nationality |  Scotland |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T13: 1892 |
| British Amateur | 2nd: 1904 |
Edward Baird Hay Blackwell (21 July 1866 – 22 June 1945)[1] was a Scottish amateur golfer who played in the late 19th and early 20th century. He was a member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews[2] 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.[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.[2]
His brothers—Sir Ernley Blackwell and Walter Blackwell—were also useful golfers, playing on several occasions in the Amateur Championship.[4]
- ^ "Robert Baird Hay Blackwell". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ a b "The Longest Driver Ever Known". The Sun. New York, New York. 4 September 1898. p. 9. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Brennerwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "British Golf Collectors Society". www.golfcollectors.co.uk. Retrieved 19 April 2015.