Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Practical Tips for Collectors of Golf Pictures and Memorabilia

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.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Golf Pictures Make Great Game Room Décor

Are you redecorating a game room or designing a man room for your favorite man? When it comes to finding artwork for the walls, consider the many types of golf pictures that are a perfect fit with most game room décor. Golf memorabilia, golf autographs and golf pictures can add an upscale touch of class to your den, game room or man cave. Here are just a few ideas for game room décor incorporating golf art and photos.
Golf Course Pictures
Golf courses feature some of the most stunning scenery in the world. If you like landscapes, a picture of a golf course could be the ideal accent for the spot above the bar or the sofa. There are golf course photographs of many of the best-known and highly rated greens in the world, as well as golf art painted by well-known golf artists such as Linda Hartough or Marci Rule.
Golfer Photos
You can choose from a huge selection of photos of the legends of golf, many of the including the golfer autographs. There are newspaper photos, publicity photos and award photos of such famed golfers as Jack Nicklaus, Robert “Bobby” Jones, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods. Many golf memorabilia dealers offer prints of these photos framed, unframed and in collections, often with a theme and complete with autograph.
Golf Cartoons
There are a few well-known golf cartoonists who poke gentle fun at some of the best-known stereotypical golfers. Framed golf cartoons, signed by the artist and often numbered in a series, are more than just game room décor – they’re golf collectibles in their own right and would fit into many types of collections.
Vintage Golf Pictures
Golf is one of the few sports that has been an acceptable pursuit for “ladies” since at least the turn of the last century. Give your golf room décor a feminine touch with vintage golf memorabilia taken from the pages of some of the most popular women’s magazines from the 1890s to the 1920s.
Golf Plaques
Have a little fun decorating your golf room with whimsical golf art and plaques designed to bring a smile. Most dealers who sell high-quality, genuine golf memorabilia also often sell less expensive plaques, statues and other types of décor designed for golf lovers.
Golf pictures are a versatile, attractive and classy addition to your game room or golf room décor. From golf course art to whimsical statues, you’re sure to find just the right accent piece to complete the decoration in your room.