BRAD BREWER STANDS BY THE SIDE OF HIS GOLF ACADEMY in Orlando Florida. (Photo’s by Rory Spears).

Brad Brewer, a Winona Minnesota native, who went on to become a teaching golf professional in Orlando Florida, has passed away at age 60, after a short battle with cancer.

Brewer was first diagnosed earlier this year, and the aggressive form of cancer took his life within a 3 1/2 month period.

Brewer’s golf academy is located at Rosen-Shingle Creek Golf Club, a popular golf facility in the Orlando area. But for many years Brewer was an assistant to Arnold Palmer at Bay Hill, and ran golf schools for the King. Brewer not only worked with Arnold Palmer as Palmer’s teaching professional, but numerous other top name golf professionals.

But during his time with Palmer, Brewer learned so much about golf and life, Brewer turned author and penned the book, Mentored by the King a popular seller. But in addition to golf and writing, Brewer was also an artist and painted many famous golf courses and golf holes from around the world. Several of his paintings hung on the walls of his golf academy.

The Brad Brewer Golf Academy will remain open, with golf instruction now being headed up by Chris Spalla. Spalla grew up in Orlando Park Illinois, learning and playing the game at Olympia Fields Country Club.

More information about Brad Brewer and his golf academy can be found at Bradbrewer.com.

All of us at Golfers on Golf, send our heartfelt condolences to the Brewer family. RS