Edward Richardson dies: All we know about the former English amateur golfer

On Sunday, November 19, the golf world received the sad news of Edward Richardson's death. Richardson was one of the most prominent figures in British golf in recent decades; he was an outstanding amateur player who went on to become a respected businessman within the sport.

At the time of his death, Edward Richardson was CEO of Get Golfing, a British charity company involved in the management of golf facilities. The company itself announced the sad event through a statement. The cause of death has not been made public.

This was Get Golfing's message to announce the death of Edward Richardson:

"It is with the deepest regret that we have to inform you that our CEO, Edward Richardson, passed away on Friday 17th November. This has come as a great shock and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this most difficult time. Ed truly loved the game of golf and everything it stands for, his unrivalled passion, dedication and determination was inspiring for all that he touched.

Ed started Get Golfing with the aim of increasing participation, bettering the local communities and enriching the lives of the team and customers, he came through on that promise. While he would rarely mention it, we all know how proud he was of everything Get Golfing has achieved. RIP Ed."

Edward Richardson had an outstanding career in amateur golf. He was ranked as high as 35th in the World Amateur Golf Ranking at one point.

Richardson won 15 amateur tournaments and between 2005 and 2008, he was a member of the English national golf team too.

Richardson went on to feature on the DP World Tour too, playing in the 2012 Hong Kong Open. He finished 115th there.

Richardson remained active in golf until his last days. In 2023 he played eight tournaments, with one victory and three top 10s being his best results.

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Edward Richardson and Get Golfing

Edward Richardson's life was linked to golf from his early youth. He attended the University of Central Florida and Michigan State University, and graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor's Degree in Turfgrass Management.

Richardson's subsequent years were spent on various projects associated with golf, as well as his prolific amateur career. In 2018, he founded Get Golfing, the charitable enterprise that he ran until the time of his passing.

Get Golfing is dedicated to increasing participation in the game of golf and helping to create a more inclusive culture. The organization also promotes the use of golf facilities by those who reside in the community where they are located.

According to Get Golfing's own data, the company works with 12 sites that include 7,000 associates and 150,000 visitors per year. They employ between 250 and 400 people and generate annual revenues of £17 million.

The net profits derived from their revenues (about £2 million per year) are reinvested entirely in increasing the capacity to achieve their objectives.