Bruce Edwards
Caddie
About Bruce Edwards
Lived 1954 – 2004 (aged 49). Bruce Edwards was an American.
Bruce Edwards (November 16, 1954 – April 8, 2004) was a long-time caddie for Hall of Fame golfer Tom Watson.
Professional career Edwards began caddying for Watson in 1973 and worked with him until 1989. Edwards left to assist Greg Norman but returned to Watson's side in 1992 and stayed until 2003. That year, he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease) but continued to caddie for Watson until the strain became too much.
His life is chronicled in Caddy For Life: The Bruce Edwards Story written by his biographer John Feinstein.
Personal life At the age of 49, Edwards died from ALS at his home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Awards and honors In 2004, Edwards was inducted into the Caddie Hall of Fame In 2022, Edwards was inducted into the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bruce Edwards?
Caddie (1954–2004)
When was Bruce Edwards born?
Bruce Edwards was born on 16 November 1954.
When did Bruce Edwards die?
Bruce Edwards died on 8 April 2004.
What nationality was Bruce Edwards?
Bruce Edwards was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bruce Edwards (caddie)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bruce Edwards. https://biography.guide/bruce-edwards/
MLA: "Bruce Edwards." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bruce-edwards/.
Chicago: "Bruce Edwards." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bruce-edwards/.
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