Subject(s): Harry Vardon Sport: Golf Location: Royal Jersey GC, Gouville, Jersey Unveiled: 26/7/2001 Sculptor: Gerald Palmer Material: Bronze Status: In Situ Inscription(s): Plaque 1: 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. Plaque 2: This statue was funded by public subscription. The sculpture, by Gerald Palmer, was cast at the Underwood foundry, Mayenne, France. Plaque 3: This statue was unveiled on 30th July 2001 by Tony Jacklin, CBE, Open Champion 1969, United States Open Champion 1970. Links: Project