Harry Vardon Quotes

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More matches are lost through carelessness at the beginning than any other cause.

Harry Vardon

A great deal of unnecessarily bad golf is played in this world.

Harry Vardon

Don't praise your own good shots. Leave that function to your partner who, if a good sport, will not be slow in performing it.

Harry Vardon

The advent of the rubber ball was instrumental in creating an entirely different method of striking the object. The solid ball required to be hit for carry, whereas it was quickly apparent that the Haskell lent itself to an enormous run. I hold the firm opinion that from this date the essential attitude towards accuracy was completely lost sight of. This was the start of the craze for length and still more length.

Harry Vardon

Do not be tempted to invest in a sample of each golfing invention as soon as it makes its appearance. If you do, you will only complicate and spoil your game - and encumber your locker with useless rubbish.

Harry Vardon

Harry Vardon

Harry Vardon

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Born: May 9, 1870

Died: March 20, 1937 (aged 66)

Bio: Henry William "Harry" Vardon was a professional golfer from the Bailiwick of Jersey. He was a member of the fabled Great Triumvirate of the sport in his day, along with John Henry Taylor and James Braid. Vardon won The Open Championship a record six times and also won the 1900 U.

Known for:

The complete golfer (1905)
The gist of golf (1922)
How to Play Golf (1912)
Birdies Eternal

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