Sydney Francis Brews (29 May 1899 – 1972) was a South African professional golfer.

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Sid Brews
Personal information
Full name	Sydney Francis Brews
Born	29 May 1899 Blackheath, London, England
Died	1972
Sporting nationality	England  South Africa
Career
Turned professional	1914
Professional wins	37
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament	DNP
PGA Championship	DNP
U.S. Open	T21: 1935
The Open Championship	2nd: 1934

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Brews was born in Blackheath, London, England.

In 1914, Brews turned professional. He worked as the club professional at Minchinhampton Golf Club in Gloucestershire. In the mid-1920s, he emigrated to South Africa. He won the South African Open eight times between 1925 and 1952, when he became the tournament's oldest-ever champion aged 53. He also won the South African PGA Championship six times, and many provincial opens. His brother Jock Brews also won the South African Open four times.

He enjoyed considerable success outside of South Africa. In 1934, probably his finest year, he finished second in the British Open to Henry Cotton, and won both the French Open and Dutch Open championships. He would retain both of those titles in 1935.

Note: Brews only played in the U.S. Open and The Open Championship.

NT = No tournament
WD = withdrew
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

• England–Scotland Professional Match (representing England): 1934 (winners)