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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.
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.