Vardon plays in his first Open Championship at Prestwick Golf Club, Scotland where he meets many future lifelong friends and adversaries.

Directly after the Open at Prestwick, he plays in a minor tournament at Ilkley Golf Club, the third oldest club in Yorkshire. He also plays in his first professional competition at Kilmacolm Golf Club, Scotland, where he wins the 1st prize of £5 with a score of 162 over 36 holes.