9. Harry Vardon
Harry Vardon, the famous Englishman who won 6 British Opens, a record that still stands today, holds place number 9 in Bob’s top 10 golfers of all time. He also added a U.S. Open to his resume in 1900, and later finished runner-up twice in the U.S. Open. Vardon won 62 tournaments in his illustrious career including a record 14 in a row—another of his records that still stands today. He created the overlapping grip—notably called “The Vardon Grip.” He was also one of the first golfers to author golf books to help the average golfer improve and enjoy the sport. He was one of the game’s first true ambassadors as he came to America, touring the nation, giving over 80 exhibitions in his effort to proliferate the game.