When
golfers collect memorabilia, they seldom clutter up the room with used
sports equipment, worn game jerseys and the other types of memorabilia
that’s popular with fans of other sports. Instead, they most frequently
turn to golf pictures
– golf course photographs, autographed photos of golfers and golf art
created by talented painters and cartoonists, many of them legends among
the golfers in the know. Paintings and prints by Linda Hartough and
Marci Rule, for example, are highly prized among those who collect golf
course art and signed golf cartoons by Ben Lightfoot hang on the walls
of many golf lovers.
Choosing
golf pics can be simple – just choose what you like and you’ll be
happy. If you’re choosing golf art as a gift, however, or to decorate an
office, bar or boardroom, these tips can help you choose the best golf
pictures for your decorating needs.
Memorable Moments
Among
the most popular golf photographs of all time are those that captured
memorable and iconic moments in golf history. The Ben Hogan golf swing
series of photos, for example, are familiar to anyone who has studied
golf. Autographed golf photos of Masters Champions and winners of the
U.S. Open and British Open are nearly always welcome gifts for golf
lovers who have space on their wall to display them.
Golf Course Art
Golf
courses may be among the most beautifully landscaped venues in the
world, and golf course art reflects that. But a picture of a golf course
is far more than just a photograph of pretty scenery. Golfers around
the world watch tournaments played at the most famous courses in the
United States and the U.K. and recognize the challenging holes by sight.
A painting of the Amen Corner at Augusta by Marci Rule or Linda
Hartough captures the beauty of the landscape as well as the subtler
details that a golfer would recognize – the alignment of the hole, the
obstructions and the elements that make that particular golf hole one of
the most challenging in modern golf.
In
fact, when it comes to golf art, Augusta is a favorite subject of
nearly every golf photographer or artist. Each hole, from Camellia
(Augusta #10) to Golden Bell (Augusta #12), is instantly recognizable
for the greenery and the flowers that are always in bloom during the tournament.
When
choosing golf course art, look for paintings and photographs of famous
holes. If the pieces are signed, only buy from reputable dealers who can
authenticate the signatures and provide you with certificates of
authenticity.
Golf pictures make wonderful game room décor or decorations for the walls of a golf room or man cave. Choose wisely and you’ll get hours of enjoyment from them.
