deceased golfer

Question
QUESTION: I was described by Tommy Armour as "the best golfer I ever saw" and by Bobby Jones as "a magician with a golf club" I died as a result of injuries in a street fight,  WHO AM I ?

ANSWER: Dear Tony, or should I say...JD?  Thanks for the question...You are J. Douglas Edgar and you were a fine golfer with a swing of beauty.  Thanks again, good luck and remember...

Love the game,
skipper

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QUESTION: Thanks, where can I see more information on JD? even with the correct name it is hard to gather info.
Thanks again   Tony

Answer
Tony, good to hear back.  That's a tough one.  I was able to gather what little is out there from good 'ol Dad...once he told me the last name, I simply googled him.  He only remembered that many thought his swing was the most natural of those days which seems consistent with your original email.  I only learned that he had won the Canadian Open a couple of times among some smaller tournaments.  Dad also thought that he had written a book after the prodding of his contempories finally convinced him.  I'm sure that would tell a much better story if it's still out there.  I'll keep checking.  Until then, take care.

LTG,
skipper