Harry Vardon (1870–1937)
Harry Vardon (1870–1937)
Harry Vardon (1870–1937)
Harry Vardon (1870–1937)
Harry Vardon (1870–1937)
Harry Vardon (1870–1937)
Harry Vardon (1870–1937)
Harry Vardon (1870–1937)
Harry Vardon (1870–1937)
Harry Vardon (1870–1937)
Harry Vardon (1870–1937)

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A full-size statue in process of backswing showing the Vardon grip. It was unveiled by Tony Jacklin, CBE. Harry Vardon, winner of six Open Championships and the first Briton to win the United States Open, was born and played on this ancient common.
Title

Harry Vardon (1870–1937)

Date

2001

Medium

bronze

Accession number

JE3_CW_S008

Acquisition method

erected by public subscription

Work type

Statue

Owner

Jersey Royal Golf Club

Custodian

Jersey Royal Golf Club

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

30th July 2001

Access

at all times

Inscription description

three bronze plaques affixed to the plinth: This statue was funded by public subscription. / The sculpture, by Gerald Palmer, / was cast at the Underwood foundry, / Mayenne, France.; this statue was unveiled on / 30th July 2001 by Tony Jacklin, CBE, / Open Champion 1969, United States / Open Champion 1970.; HARRY VARDON / (1870-1937) / Harry Vardon, winner of six 'Open' Championships / and the first Briton to win the United States Open, / was born and played on this ancient common. / He perfected the overlapping way of holding the / golf club, known world-wide as the Vardon Grip.

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Located at

La Rue Vardon, Gouville

JE3 9BD