Vardon wins his third Open Championship at Royal St Georges, Sandwich.

A G Spalding, manufacturers of golfing equipment develop a new ball and call it the ‘Vardon Flyer’.

He plays in various tournaments throughout the year.  At this time fees paid to professional golfers are between £10 and £15, but Vardon is able to command more because he is a three times Open Champion.

Willie Park Jnr. challenges Harry Vardon to a 72 hole match two rounds to be played at North Berwick Golf Club and two at Ganton Golf Club.  Each man deposited £100 with the editor of Golf Magazine.  Vardon wins what is now recognised as the last true challenge match ever to take place.