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William Watson, there was further development by Vardon and
318:, Jersey, Channel Islands, to Philip George Vardon (1829–1914) and Elizabeth Augustine Bouchard (1837–1920). In 1894 he married Minnie Stevenson. They had two children, Stella F. Vardon and Leonard Harry Vardon. Vardon was the head professional at a number of golf clubs including
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In 1909 Vardon emigrated to the United States, departing
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Vardon died on 13 October 1938 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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