While illness hampered his career in large parts , it may have also helped prolong it . ` Harry Vardon has won six British Open titles , more than anyone else in history . Vardon was golf 's first worldwide superstar after his popular playing tours of America . Jersey-native won his first Open title at Muirfield , the scene for the 2014 installment . Hide Caption 1 of 11 Photos:
Harry Vardon has won six British Open titles , more than anyone else in history . Vardon was golf 's first worldwide superstar after his popular playing tours of America . Jersey-native won his first Open title at Muirfield , the scene for the 2014 installment . Hide Caption 1 of 11 Photos: