Vardon Family Vardon Family Vardon is a combination French and Scottish surname that still prevails in both countries and has been carried into the new world. The family name Vardon is most famously held by the professional golfer, Harry Vardon (1870–1937), who invented what is commonly known as the Vardon Grip, and had the Vardon Trophy named after him. Vardon is a relatively well known name in Canada, especially in Montreal, where the family name had been for some time associated with an old Scottish clan that had resided in the city since the 18th century. The Baron Vardon family was the
Vardon Trophy the 1987 season. The minimum rounds required also dropped from 80 to 60 at that time. Sixteen men have won the Vardon Trophy more than once (1937–2018). Seven men have won the Byron Nelson Award more than once (1980–2018). Vardon Trophy The Vardon Trophy is awarded by the PGA of America to the PGA Tour's leader in scoring average. When the award was first given in 1937, it was awarded on the basis of a points system. No award was given from 1942–1946 due to World War II. In 1947, the PGA began awarding it for low scoring average. In