The Gist of Golf

by Harry Vardon

Bound in dark green cloth. A member of the so-called "Great Triumvirate", Harry Vardon was one of the leading golfers of his generation. Known for setting precedents, Harry Vardon discarded with British fashions of the time, choosing to play his game in his knickerbockers. He continues to be known for his famed "Vardon Grip". Contains five fold-out instructional photo sections.

Genres: Sports

153 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1999

About the author

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.S. Open. (Source: Wikipedia)