Whether you’re decorating a boardroom or your den, golf art
is an excellent choice. Golf pictures are accessible to both golfers
and non-golfers. A picture of a golf course on the wall of an office
waiting room is an attractive landscape painting even to those who don’t
know that it’s a Linda Hartough painting of Augusta #12. For golf
enthusiasts, recognizing some of the most famous
golf courses in the world is an added pleasure to your golf room décor.
There are a number of excellent artists and photographers who paint,
print and photograph golf scenes, from golf course pictures to golfer
photos. But should you choose an original golf painting, a golf course
photo or a golf print? Understanding the difference can help you choose
the golf collectibles and golf art that suits you, your tastes and your
budget the best.
Golf Course Art
There are many
different ways to put a picture of a golf course on your walls:
paintings, prints, photographs and reproductions are the most common.
Original artwork is generally the most expensive because an original
painting is one of a kind. Most golf artists, however, release their
golf course art as prints in limited, signed print editions. Prints may
be made via various types of plates or through digital printing. In
either case, signed edition prints of golf course paintings by such
artists as Linda Hartough and Marci Rule are considered “originals,”
because, unlike copies or reproductions, there are slight variations
that make each numbered print slightly different from all the other
prints in the series.
Golf Autographs
Autographs are among
the most popular type of memorabilia in any sport, and golf is no
exception. Autographed golfer photos are extremely popular as bar
décor, golf room décor or décor for a golf club dining room or
boardroom. The available autographs range from legends of golf like Jack
Nicklaus and Robert “Bobby” Jones to celebrity golfers, like Bob Hope
and Jackie Gleason, who were more famous for their other roles. Golf
autographs are highly sought by collectors, especially if the autographs
are on fairly rare photos. Some of the most popular golfer photos are
those of well-known golfers at pivotal moments in their careers, or
celebrating their wins at the Masters, or the U.S. or British Open
tournaments.
Golf Memorabilia
Classic golfer photos and golf course photos
can be turned into works of art suitable for the executive boardroom by
combining them into display pieces. There are dealers who specialize in
creating specialty golf art that incorporates famous golf pics with
golf course pictures and memorabilia pieces, such as pin flags and
badges. Each of these is a unique creation that will grace the walls of
your meeting room, den or club with the beauty, grace and competitive
spirit that is the game of golf.
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