Do you love golf? If you’re a long-time golf fan, you may have thought about collecting golf memorabilia or even golf pictures
of one sort or another. If you’ve been thinking about creating a
collection of golf collectibles, these practical tips can help you
ensure that your golf pictures, golf art and golf memorabilia is one
worth having and displaying.
What Is Golf Memorabilia?
Golf
memorabilia encompasses almost anything to do with the celebrity side
of golf – golfer autographs, paintings of famous golf courses,
photographs of the legends of golf, autographed flags from various golf
tournaments, golf cartoons and golf art all qualify. Autographed golfer
photos are among the most popular golf collectibles, particularly those
signed by legendary golfers like Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Robert
“Bobby” Jones. These are some of the most popular types of golf
memorabilia available on the market today.
Golf Course Art
Decorate
a den or executive dining room with a beautiful picture of a golf
course. Paintings by famous golf artists like Linda Hartough or Marci
Rule are both golf pictures and beautiful landscapes in their own right.
Both women have painted well-known series that include some of the
best-known holes on the most famous golf courses in the world, such as
Augusta #12, the Golden Bell hole at Augusta National Golf Club. If you
choose to concentrate on collecting golf course art, get to know the
best painters and look for signed and numbered limited series.
Golfer Photographs
Photographs
of famous golfers are always popular with collectors – and never as
popular as when they include golfer autographs. Many of the most wanted
golf pictures include golf legends in the middle of a golf swing,
addressing the ball or snapped at the end of their swing follow-through.
In fact, photos of the Ben Hogan golf swing are among the most
reproduced golf pictures of all time. The most valuable photographs are
those that have not been widely circulated, or that have a special
significance, such as the photograph of Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer
settling up on a bet on the golf course.
Golfer Autographs
Golf
photos aren’t the only type of autographed golf memorabilia. Course
flags from the Masters Tournament and many other golf tournaments often
end up in framed displays, often bearing the signatures of the
tournament winners alongside a photo of the golfer taken during the
tournament. These golf collectibles tend to have a high value because
there are only a few of them available each year. If you’re considering
buying an autographed piece of golf memorabilia, be sure to have the
signature authenticated.
In
addition to golfer photographs and golf course art, there are humorous
golf pictures, golf advertisements and golf cartoons. Any of them could
fit into the decorating scheme of your family room, den or golf room. If you’re in the market for any type of golf memorabilia, work with a respected dealer who can provide you with certificates of authenticity.
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