“She would beat her competitors with kindness.”

These are the words Barry Brewer used to describe the playing career of his mother, Jackie Brewer, who spent more than two decades as one of the top female golfers in Bermuda.

Brewer died this week at the age of 82. Her impressive golf career started in the late 1950s after moving to a property near Riddell’s Bay that placed her virtually on the course, where her husband, Bill, become the director of golf.

Brewer, already an accomplished athlete and tennis player, took up golf and quickly worked her way up from beginner to champion, upsetting Pat O’Sullivan, the title holder, in the Bermuda Women’s Amateur Golf Championship in 1965.

She did not look back, winning the next three Amateur Championships and a total of six during her career.

Brewer’s accomplishments also included an incredible run at her home course, being crowned Riddell’s Bay Club champion 12 times, between 1964 and 1990. She also competed internationally for Bermuda, including an appearance at the World Cup Games in 1966.

Perhaps Brewer’s most remarkable golfing achievement came in 1983 when, not only did she win her sixth amateur championship, 13 years after she last entered, but she earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records after an incredible three holes-in-one over the course of the year.

The first and third were made on the eleventh hole of the Riddell’s Bay Golf Club, with the second coming on the 10th hole — an impressive 190-yard distance.

Throughout her remarkable string of championships and achievements, Brewer’s sportsmanship and kindness were very much a part of the way she played golf and lived her life.

Aside from her golfing achievements, she put in a lot of time volunteering with the Bermuda Goodwill Tournament and investing in the future golf career of her son, Tim Brewer.

Her son, Barry, said: “What she was really known for was being very kind and caring, despite being very competitive on the course,” said Barry.

“That was pretty special to watch as a kid growing up. She was absolutely a true competitor and that served her very well when she travelled internationally.

“She also put a lot of time in with my youngest brother Tim, who’s a very good golfer. She travelled with him to San Diego and to England, where he competed for Bermuda.”

Tim Brewer was one of many youngsters who benefited from his mother’s passion for golf and helping others.

“Not only did my mom love the game of golf, but she spent countless weekends donating her time to the Bermuda Junior Golf Association to make sure that Bermuda’s youth continue to enjoy this amazing game, which instills honesty and respect,” Tim said.

“I was fortunate to be included in the Bermuda Junior Golf Association programme, representing Bermuda while travelling with my incredible parents.

“She was a sincere, gentle, and caring lady who always tried to make everyone’s else lives happier and we were extremely fortunate to have her in our lives.”

Brewer is survived by sons Barry, Jeff and Tim.