| 1914 |
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Vardon wins his sixth Open Championship at Prestwick Golf Club, Scotland. This feat is unsurpassed to this day. Vardon again becomes Captain of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA). In February Vardon travells to Le Touquet Golf Club, France, in the capacity of ‘Consulting Expert’ to advise on improvements to the course. In March, Harrods stage a week long exhibition in their famous Knightsbridge, London, store. Vardon appears along with J H Taylor, James Braid, Ted Ray, Jack White and George Duncan. Later that month Vardon and George Duncan embark on a tour of Great Britain, commencing with a ‘Gutty v Rubber-cored Ball’ match at Sandy Lodge Golf Club, London. The last match being played on the 16th May, at Wembly Park Golf Club. Vardon wins the ‘Prince of Wales’ Medal. Due to the First World War there are no Open Championships held between 1915 and 1919. Vardon’s father Philippe dies in his 86th year. |