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Harry Vardon (9 May 1870 – 20 March 1937) was a Jersey professional golfer and member of the fabled Great Triumvirate of the sport in his day, along with John Henry Taylor and James Braid. He won The Open Championship a record six times and also won the U.S. Open.

Vardon was born in Grouville, Jersey, Channel Islands. As a child growing up on the island of Jersey, he did not play much golf. Inspired by his older brother, Tom, he eventually took up the game in his teens and by age 20 he was so good that he turned professional. He was the first professional golfer to play in Knickerbockers -- the "proper" Englishman dressed in an uncomfortable shirt and tie with a buttoned jacket.^{[citation needed]} Nonetheless, within a few years he became golf's first superstar.

In 1896, Vardon won the first of his record six Open Championships (a record that still stands today). In 1900, he became golf's first international celebrity when he toured the United States playing in more than 80 matches and capping it off with a victory in the U.S. Open. He was the runner-up of the 1913 U.S. Open, an event portrayed in the film The Greatest Game Ever Played. At the age of 50, Vardon was the runner-up at the 1920 U.S. Open.

During his career, Vardon won 62 golf tournaments, including one run of 14 in a row, still a record to this day. He won the German Open in 1911 and the British PGA Matchplay Championship in 1912. He popularized the grip that bears his name, one still used by over 90 percent of golfers. In his later years, he became a golf course architect [1], designing several courses in Britain. Following a bout with tuberculosis, he struggled with health problems for years but turned to coaching and writing golf instruction and inspirational books.

During his peak years, Vardon was known for his exceptional accuracy and control with all clubs, the greatest ever seen to that stage. However, after his comeback to the game following a prelonged absence during which he suffered from tuberculosis, he suffered serious problems with his short-range putting, and several commentators claim that he could have added to his list of majors had this disability not afflicted him.

Vardon died in 1937 in Totteridge, Hertfordshire, England. After his death, the PGA of America created the Vardon Trophy. It is awarded annually to the player on the PGA Tour with the year's lowest adjusted scoring average.

In 1974, Vardon was chosen as one of the initial group of inductees into the World Golf Hall of Fame. His most prestigious medals, including those from his six British Open Championships, are on display in a tribute to him at the Jersey Museum. In the annals of golf, he is considered one of the greats of the game. In 2000, Vardon was ranked as the 13th best golfer of all time by Golf Digest magazine.^[1]

Vardon Grip

Vardon was also famous for the Vardon Grip, or overlapping grip, the grip most popular among professional golfers. In the Vardon grip, one places the little finger of the trailing hand (the one placed lower on the club - right hand for a right-handed player) in between the index and middle finger on the lead hand (the hand that is higher on the club). The lead-hand thumb should fit in the lifeline of the trailing hand. Vardon actually took up this grip some time after Johnny Laidlay, a champion Scottish amateur player, invented it. Vardon is often called "Mr.Golf" and "The Icon of Golfing".

Performance in the U.S. Open

Vardon played in the U.S. Open three times. He first played in the event in 1900 and he won by shooting 79-78-76-80=313. The event was played at the Chicago Golf Club that year.

Vardon did not play in the U.S. Open again until 1913. He finished in second place, losing to amateur Francis Ouimet in a playoff necessitated by Vardon missing a six inch putt. Ted Ray was also in the playoff. Vardon shot eight-over-par (75-72-78-79=304). In the playoff he shot a 77 while Ouimet shot a 72 and Ray shot a 78. The event was played at The Country Club. The golf world was shocked when Vardon and Ray lost to the 20-year old amateur.

Vardon played in the U.S. Open for the last time in 1920. He finished tied in second place, one stroke behind fellow Englishmen Ted Ray. Vardon shot eight-over-par (74-73-71-78=296). The event was played at Inverness Club that year.

Media depictions

A biography of Vardon, published in 1991 and authored by his daughter-in-law, Audrey Howell, provides much intimate detail about the life of this champion.
English actor Stephen Dillane portrayed Vardon in director Bill Paxton's 2005 film The Greatest Game Ever Played. A book of the same name (upon which the movie was based), written by Mark Frost, goes into great detail depicting Vardon's life.
Irish-American actor Aidan Quinn portrayed Vardon in the 2004 film Bobby Jones: A Stroke of Genius.

Tournament wins

this list is incomplete

1896 The Open Championship
1898 The Open Championship
1899 The Open Championship
1900 U.S. Open
1903 The Open Championship
1911 The Open Championship, German Open
1912 News of the World Match Play
1914 The Open Championship

Major championships are shown in bold.

Major Championships

Wins (7)

Year	Championship	54 Holes	Winning Score	Margin	Runner Up
1896	The Open Championship	4 shot deficit	(83-78-78-77=316)	Playoff ¹	J.H. Taylor
1898	The Open Championship (2)	2 shot deficit	(79-75-77-76=307)	1 stroke	Willie Park, Jnr.
1899	The Open Championship (3)	11 shot lead	(76-76-81-77=310)	5 strokes	Jack White
1900	U.S. Open	4 shot lead	(79-78-76-80=313)	2 strokes	J.H. Taylor
1903	The Open Championship (4)	7 shot lead	(73-77-72-78=300)	6 strokes	Tom Vardon
1911	The Open Championship (5)	3 shot lead	(74-74-75-80=303)	Playoff ²	Arnaud Massy
1914	The Open Championship (6)	2 shot deficit	(73-77-78-78=306)	3 strokes	J.H. Taylor

¹ Defeated J.H. Taylor in 36-hole playoff by 4 strokes
² Defeated Arnaud Massy in 36-hole playoff: Massy conceded after 35 holes

References

^ Yocom, Guy (2000). "50 Greatest Golfers of All Time: And What They Taught Us". Golf Digest. Retrieved 2007-12-05. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

External links

Adapted from the article Harry Vardon, from Wikinfo, licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License.

[1] Yocom, Guy (2000). "50 Greatest Golfers of All Time: And What They Taught Us". Golf Digest. Retrieved 2007-12-05. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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+[[Image:HarryVardon.jpg|thumb|220px|Harry Vardon]]
-The following is a list of the buildings on the campus of [[Saint Joseph's University]], Hawk Hill, located in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]].
+'''Harry Vardon''' ([[9 May]] [[1870]] &ndash; [[20 March]] [[1937]]) was a [[Jersey]] professional [[golf]]er and member of the fabled [[Great Triumvirate]] of the sport in his day, along with [[John Henry Taylor]] and [[James Braid (golfer)|James Braid]]. He won [[The Open Championship]] a record six times and also won the [[U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]].
+{{TOCleft}}
-==Academic Buildings==
-[[Image:Barbelin tower.JPG|thumb|200px|right|Barbelin Hall]]
-*'''Barbelin Hall''' (College of Arts & Sciences building named in honor of Rev. [[Felix-Joseph Barbelin]], S.J., first president of SJU)<ref>http://www.sju.edu/admissions/pdf/campus_map.pdf</ref>
-*'''Bellarmine Hall''' (foreign Language and Arts & Sciences building named in honor of Saint Robert Bellarmine S.J.)
-*'''Cynwyd Hall''' (math and Science building named for the area of Lower Merion it is located in)
-*'''ELS Building''' (home of offices for international students)
-*'''Francis A. Drexel Library''' (named in honor of benefactor Francis Drexel)
-*'''Post Hall''' (sociology, psychology, and fine arts building named in honor of benefactor and alum John R. Post)
-*'''Mandeville Hall''' (home of the [[Haub School of Business]], named in honor of businessman Owen A. Mandeville)
-*'''ROTC Building''' (home to the Air Force ROTC)
-*'''Science Center''' (science building)
+Vardon was born in [[Grouville]], [[Jersey]], [[Channel Islands]]. As a child growing up on the island of Jersey, he did not play much golf. Inspired by his older brother, Tom, he eventually took up the game in his teens and by age 20 he was so good that he turned professional. He was the first professional golfer to play in [[Knickerbockers (clothing)|Knickerbockers]] -- the "proper" Englishman dressed in an uncomfortable shirt and tie with a buttoned jacket.{{Fact|date=August 2008}} Nonetheless, within a few years he became golf's first superstar.
-==Administrative Buildings==
-*'''Bronstein Hall''' (home of the undergraduate admissions office)<ref>http://www.sju.edu/inc/campusmap/index.html</ref>
-*'''Claver House''' (named in honor of Saint Peter Claver, home of the honors department)
-*'''Human Resources and University Communications''' (home of the human resources office)
-*'''Loyola Center''' (named in honor of [[Ignatius of Loyola]], home of the Jesuits)
-*'''Regis Hall''' (President's Office, named in honor of Saint [[John Francis Regis]])
-*'''Saint Thomas Hall''' (named in honor of Saint [[Thomas Aquinas]], home of the financial aid office)
-*'''University Press''' (home of the [[Saint Joseph's University Press]])
+In 1896, Vardon won the first of his record six [[The Open Championship|Open Championships]] (a record that still stands today). In 1900, he became golf's first international celebrity when he toured the [[United States]] playing in more than 80 matches and capping it off with a victory in the [[U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]]. He was the runner-up of the 1913 [[U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]], an event portrayed in the film [[The Greatest Game Ever Played]]. At the age of 50, Vardon was the runner-up at the 1920 [[U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]].
-==Arts & Entertainment Buildings==
-*'''Boland Hall''' (home of the University Gallery)
-*'''Fine Arts East''' (home of art classrooms and offices)
-*'''Fine Arts West''' (home of art classrooms and offices)
+During his career, Vardon won 62 golf tournaments, including one run of 14 in a row, still a record to this day. He won the [[German Open (golf)|German Open]] in 1911 and the [[British PGA Matchplay Championship]] in 1912. He popularized the grip that bears his name, one still used by over 90 percent of golfers. In his later years, he became a golf course architect [http://www.hickorygolfers.com/articletemplate.php?art=vardon_architecture_1912.htm], designing several courses in Britain. Following a bout with [[tuberculosis]], he struggled with health problems for years but turned to coaching and writing golf instruction and inspirational books.
-==Athletic Buildings==
-*'''[[Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse]]''' (former home of the [[Saint Joseph's Hawks]])
-*'''Lower Sports Complex''' (home of intramural sports, located on the Maguire Campus)
-*'''Robert Gillin, Jr. Boathouse''' (home of the rowing teams, located on [[Boathouse Row]])
-*'''Sports Complex''' (located next to the Fieldhouse. Home of varsity sports)
-*'''Upper Sports Complex''' (home of intramural sports, located on the Maguire Campus)
+During his peak years, Vardon was known for his exceptional accuracy and control with all clubs, the greatest ever seen to that stage.
-==Ministry Buildings==
+However, after his comeback to the game following a prelonged absence during which he suffered from tuberculosis, he suffered serious problems with his short-range putting, and several commentators claim that he could have added to his list of majors had this disability not afflicted him.
-*'''Chapel of Saint Joseph''' (named in honor of the patron saint of the University)
-*'''Wolfington Hall''' (named in honor of alum and benefactor Eustace Wolfington's mother, center for campus ministry)
+Vardon died in 1937 in [[Totteridge]], [[Hertfordshire]], [[England]]. After his death, the [[PGA of America]] created the [[Vardon Trophy]]. It is awarded annually to the player on the [[PGA Tour]] with the year's lowest adjusted scoring average.
-==Residence Halls==
-*'''LaFarge Hall''' (named in honor of Rev. John LaFarge, a six story, co-ed hall built in 1970 which accommodates 350 students)<ref>http://media.www.sjuhawknews.com/media/storage/paper763/news/2007/12/05/Features/Whats.In.A.Building.Name-3131310.shtml</ref>
-*'''Moore Hall''' (three story, co-ed hall built in 1989 (originally used by the Salvation Army) which accommodates 78 students)
-*'''Sourin Hall''' (four story, co-ed built in 1980 which accommodates 225 students. The Student Health Center is located on the ground floor)
-*'''McShain Hall''' (five story, co-ed hall built in 1988 which accommodates 280 students. The City Avenue bridge connects the Lower Merion (and McShain) side of campus to the city side)
-===Campus Houses===
-*'''Hogan''' (acquired in 1964, this house accompanies 28 students)
-*'''Quirk''' (acquired in 1948, this house accompanies 30 students)
-*'''Sullivan''' (acquired in 1958, this house accompanies 27 students)
-*'''Tara''' (named for the seat of the ancient Irish Kings, acquired in 1949, this house accompanies 30 students)
-*'''Xavier''' (named in honor of Saint [[Francis Xavier]] S.J., acquired in 1960, this hall accompanies 24 students)
-*'''Jordan''' (acquired in 1959, this house accompanies 30 students)
-*'''Saint Mary's''' (named in honor of the Blessed Mother, located on the Merion side of campus, this campus house accompanies 40 students)
-*'''Saint Albert's''' (named in honor of Saint [[Albert of Louvain]], a house acquired in 1959 that accompanies 21 students)
-*'''Simpson''' (located on central campus, this house accompanies 24 students)
-===University Apartments & Townhouses===
-*'''Rashford''' (named in honor of former president Rev. Nicholas Rashford, S.J., located on City Avenue, this apartment complex houses 152 students
-*'''Borgia''' (located next to Rashford, this complex houses 254 students)
-*'''Ashwood''' this co-ed apartment located on Overbrook Avenue has a capacity for 170 students
-*'''Wynnewood''' located on City Avenue, this apartment houses 104 students
-*'''Merion Gardens''' another apartment complex located on City Avenue, 216 students reside here
-*'''Lancaster Courts''' Weymouth houses 112 students while Hastings houses 108
-*'''Morris Quad Townhouses''' opened in the Fall of 1997, these townhouses accompany 116 students
+In 1974, Vardon was chosen as one of the initial group of inductees into the [[World Golf Hall of Fame]]. His most prestigious medals, including those from his six British Open Championships, are on display in a tribute to him at the Jersey Museum. In the annals of golf, he is considered one of the greats of the game. In 2000, Vardon was ranked as the 13th best golfer of all time by ''[[Golf Digest]]'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0HFI/is_7_51/ai_63015233 |title=50 Greatest Golfers of All Time: And What They Taught Us |accessdate=2007-12-05 |last=Yocom |first=Guy |year=2000 |month=July |work=[[Golf Digest]] }}</ref>
-==Student Life Buildings==
-*'''Campion Student Center''' (named in honor of Saint [[Edmund Campion]] S.J.)
+<!--  Commented out because image was deleted: [[Image:Harry Vardon 2002 edited.jpg|thumb|160px|A 2002 collection of Harry Vardon's golf writing.]] -->
-*'''Hawks' Landing''' (home of the bookstore, Cosi, and a six-story parking garage)
+== Vardon Grip ==
+Vardon was also famous for the Vardon Grip, or overlapping grip, the grip most popular among professional golfers. In the Vardon grip, one places the little finger of the trailing hand (the one placed lower on the club - right hand for a right-handed player) in between the index and middle finger on the lead hand (the hand that is higher on the club). The lead-hand thumb should fit in the lifeline of the trailing hand. Vardon actually took up this grip some time after [[Johnny Laidlay]], a champion Scottish amateur player, invented it. Vardon is often called "Mr.Golf" and "The Icon of Golfing".
+==Performance in the U.S. Open==
+Vardon played in the U.S. Open three times. He first played in the event in 1900 and he won by shooting 79-78-76-80=313. The event was played at the [[Chicago Golf Club]] that year.
+Vardon did not play in the U.S. Open again until 1913. He finished in second place, losing to amateur [[Francis Ouimet]] in a playoff necessitated by Vardon missing a six inch putt. [[Ted Ray (golfer)|Ted Ray]] was also in the playoff. Vardon shot eight-over-par (75-72-78-79=304). In the playoff he shot a 77 while Ouimet shot a 72 and Ray shot a 78. The event was played at [[The Country Club]]. The golf world was shocked when Vardon and Ray lost to the 20-year old amateur.
+Vardon played in the U.S. Open for the last time in 1920. He finished tied in second place, one stroke behind fellow Englishmen [[Ted Ray (golfer)|Ted Ray]]. Vardon shot eight-over-par (74-73-71-78=296). The event was played at [[Inverness Club]] that year.
+==Media depictions==
+*A biography of Vardon, published in 1991 and authored by his daughter-in-law, Audrey Howell, provides much intimate detail about the life of this champion.
+*English actor [[Stephen Dillane]] portrayed Vardon in director [[Bill Paxton]]'s 2005 film [[The Greatest Game Ever Played]]. A book of the same name (upon which the movie was based), written by [[Mark Frost]], goes into great detail depicting Vardon's life.
+*[[Irish-American]] actor [[Aidan Quinn]] portrayed Vardon in the 2004 film ''[[Bobby Jones: A Stroke of Genius]]''.
+==Tournament wins==
+''this list is incomplete''
+*1896 '''[[The Open Championship]]'''
+*1898 '''[[The Open Championship]]'''
+*1899 '''[[The Open Championship]]'''
+*1900 '''[[U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]]'''
+*1903 '''[[The Open Championship]]'''
+*1911 '''[[The Open Championship]]''', [[German Open (golf)|German Open]]
+*1912 [[News of the World Match Play]]
+*1914 '''[[The Open Championship]]'''
+[[Men's major golf championships|Major championships]] are shown in '''bold'''.
+==Major Championships==
+===Wins (7)===
+{|class="sortable wikitable"
+|-
+|width="50"|'''Year
+|width="165"|'''Championship
+|width="85"|'''54 Holes
+|width="125"|'''Winning Score
+|width="80"|'''Margin
+|width="225"|'''Runner Up
+|-bgcolor="#ABCDEF"
+| 1896 ||[[The Open Championship]] ||4 shot deficit ||(83-78-78-77=316) ||Playoff <sup>1</sup> ||{{flagicon|ENG}} [[J.H. Taylor]]
+|-bgcolor="#ABCDEF"
+| 1898 ||[[The Open Championship]] <small> (2) ||2 shot deficit ||(79-75-77-76=307) ||1 stroke ||{{flagicon|SCO}} [[Willie Park, Jnr.]]
+|-bgcolor="#ABCDEF"
+| 1899 ||[[The Open Championship]] <small> (3) ||11 shot lead ||(76-76-81-77=310) ||5 strokes ||{{flagicon|SCO}} [[Jack White (golfer)|Jack White]]
+|-bgcolor="#FBCEB1"
+| 1900 ||[[U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]] ||4 shot lead ||(79-78-76-80=313) ||2 strokes ||{{flagicon|ENG}} J.H. Taylor
+|-bgcolor="#ABCDEF"
+| 1903 ||[[The Open Championship]] <small> (4) ||7 shot lead ||(73-77-72-78=300) ||6 strokes ||{{flagicon|Jersey}} [[Tom Vardon]]
+|-bgcolor="#ABCDEF"
+| 1911 ||[[The Open Championship]] <small> (5) ||3 shot lead ||(74-74-75-80=303) ||Playoff <sup>2</sup> ||{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Arnaud Massy]]
+|-bgcolor="#ABCDEF"
+| 1914 ||[[The Open Championship]] <small> (6) ||2 shot deficit ||(73-77-78-78=306) ||3 strokes ||{{flagicon|ENG}} J.H. Taylor
+|}
+<sup>1</sup> Defeated J.H. Taylor in 36-hole playoff by 4 strokes <br>
+<sup>2</sup> Defeated Arnaud Massy in 36-hole playoff: Massy conceded after 35 holes
+==See also==
+*[[Golfers with most major championship wins]]
+*[[Most wins in one PGA Tour event]]
+*[[River Mun#Mun Valley and Mundesley Golf Course|Mundesley Golf Course]]
+==References==
+{{Reflist}}
 ==External links==
-*[http://www.sju.edu Saint Joseph's University]
+*[http://www.golflegends.org/harry-vardon.php Profile at golf legends]
-*[http://www.sju.edu/inc/campusmap/index.html Saint Joseph's University Campus Map]
+*[http://www.wgv.com/hof/member.php?member=1118 World Golf Hall of Fame profile]
+*[http://www.hickorygolfers.com/dublincore/dckeyword.php?dc_searchstring=vardon SoHG resources on Vardon]
+*[http://www.hickorygolfers.com/articletemplate.php?art=vardon_architecture_1912.htm Vardon on Course Architecture]
+*[http://www.hickorygolfers.com/articletemplate.php?art=harry_vardon_by_darwin2.htm Bernard Darwin on the Style of Harry Vardon]
+''Adapted from the article [http://www.wikinfo.org/wiki.phtml?title=Harry_Vardon Harry Vardon], from Wikinfo, licensed under the [[GNU Free Documentation License]].''
+{{U.S. Open champions}}
+{{The Open champions}}
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+[[Category:Winners of men's major golf championships]]
+[[Category:Members of the World Golf Hall of Fame]]
+[[Category:Golf course architects]]
+[[Category:Golf writers and broadcasters]]
+[[Category:Golf in Jersey]]
+[[Category:1870 births]]
+[[Category:1937 deaths]]
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