Harry Vardon International
1899

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.