9 min

Harry Vardon - King of Clubs - Part 4 The History Islands

    • History

We conclude our multi-part series on the life of Harry Vardon, one of the greatest golfers in history. We rejoin him in New York City in 1900, on the brink of global fame. The boy from Grouville in Jersey would go on to ignite a wave of enthusiasm for golf in America. 
Vardon's life was a blend of professional triumph and heartbreaking personal tragedy. The world he knew has passed into history. Yet over a century since his six Open victories, his record stands unbroken. 

We conclude our multi-part series on the life of Harry Vardon, one of the greatest golfers in history. We rejoin him in New York City in 1900, on the brink of global fame. The boy from Grouville in Jersey would go on to ignite a wave of enthusiasm for golf in America. 
Vardon's life was a blend of professional triumph and heartbreaking personal tragedy. The world he knew has passed into history. Yet over a century since his six Open victories, his record stands unbroken. 

9 min

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