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Harry Vardon

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British professional golfer (1870-1937)

United KingdomLived 1870 to 1937 · aged 66
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Henry William Vardon was a professional golfer from Jersey. He was a member of the Great Triumvirate with John Henry Taylor and James Braid. S. Open.

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Fred McLeod and Vardon at the 1913 U.S. OpenFred McLeod and Vardon at the 1913 U.S. Open"How to Play Golf" cover"How to Play Golf" coverStatue of Vardon at the Royal Jersey Golf Clubon the Island of JerseyStatue of Vardon at the Royal Jersey Golf Clubon the Island of Jersey

Awards 1

World Golf Hall of Fame

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Henry William Vardon was a professional golfer from Jersey. He was a member of the Great Triumvirate with John Henry Taylor and James Braid. Vardon won The Open Championship a record six times, and also won the 1900 U.S. Open. Known as "the Stylist," Vardon's success, as well as his contributions to technique and the sport's fashion, made him golf's first international star and significantly elevated the prestige of the professional golfer. With his total of seven, Vardon holds the most major championships of any golfer from the British Isles.

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United Kingdom
Status
deceased
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Lived 1870 to 1937 · aged 66
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