The History Islands

Harry Vardon - King of Clubs - Part 2


Listen Later

Harry Vardon grew up in poverty, in a tiny cottage in rural Jersey. He would live to become a legendary sportsman and a household name. Today he is remembered worldwide as a founding father of the modern game of golf.  In the previous episode, we met him as a small boy, on the day that strangers came to seize the common land around his home. They created the Royal Jersey Golf Club before his eyes - and the young lad was entranced. In this episode, Vardon's story continues.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The History IslandsBy Paul Darroch