Performance in The U.S. Open
Vardon played in the U.S. Open three times, 1900, 1913 and 1920. In 1900, the event was played at the Chicago Golf Club, and he won by shooting 313 (79-78-76-80). Vardon also won 70 exhibition matches that year.
In 1913 he finished in second place, losing to amateur Francis Ouimet in a playoff necessitated by Vardon missing a 10-foot putt on the final hole of regulation. Vardon shot eight-over-par 304 (75-72-78-79). Ted Ray also was in the playoff, but shot himself out of contention by shooting 78. In the playoff Vardon shot a 77 while Ouimet shot a 72. The event was played at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, Ouimet's home course. The golf world was shocked when Vardon and Ray lost to the 20-year old amateur.
Vardon played in the U.S. Open for the last time in 1920 at the Inverness Club. He finished tied in second place, one stroke behind fellow Jerseyman, Ted Ray, missing a short putt on the final hole to force a playoff. Vardon shot eight-over-par 296 (74-73-71-78).
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