Great Triumvirate (golf)

A backswing study of Braid, Taylor and Vardon

The Great Triumvirate, in a golfing context, refers to the three leading British golfers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries: Harry Vardon, John Henry Taylor, and James Braid. The trio combined to win The Open Championship 16 times in the 21 tournaments held between 1894 and 1914; Vardon won six times with Braid and Taylor winning five apiece.[1][2][3] In the five tournaments in this span the triumvirate did not win, one or more of them finished runner-up.

Open Championship - Other winners 1894–1914

YearWinnerMarginRunner(s)-up
1897 England Harold Hilton (a) 1 strokeScotland James Braid
1902 Scotland Sandy Herd 1 strokeScotland James Braid, JerseyHarry Vardon
1904 Scotland Jack White1 strokeScotland James Braid, England John Henry Taylor
1907 France Arnaud Massy2 strokesEngland John Henry Taylor
1912 Jersey Ted Ray4 strokesJersey Harry Vardon

References

  1. ↑ "The Great Triumvirate and the Bobby Jones Years". PGA of America. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
  2. ↑ "The Great Triumvirate and inter-war years". BBC Sport. 4 July 2004. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
  3. ↑ "The Great Triumvirate". Hugh Scott. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
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