Monday, December 15, 2014

The Beautiful Intersection of Golf & Art


Golf Scenes

Unlike many sports that operate at a frenetic pace, golf is a game that is to be enjoyed – savored even. The many courses throughout the world offer picturesque settings on which to work on your game, honing and fine-tuning the minute details to put together the perfect game. The playing field itself is something to behold: lush greens, deep valleys, and dense forests lining the fairways are just a few examples. There are plenty of golfers that have deeply entrenched memories of a particular hole, whether it is because it is the site of their first hole-in-one, or because it evokes childhood memories hitting the links with their dad. 

Golf Art Prints

The game of golf does not end with the final putt on 18. The stories, legends, and memories live on, and at Golfs Art Gallery, we have captured many of them for you to enjoy at length. Browse our colorful collection of golf course photography, golf art, and collectible pieces at Golfs Art Gallery.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

The Beauty of Golf


The Art of Golf

There are many sports that have moments of beauty, glimpses of something truly wonderful. The brilliance of a no-hitter, a buzzer-beater for the championship, and a comeback from a team everyone had counted out. In the game of golf, those beautiful moments are on display each and every day, on courses across the country and around the world.

Golf Photography of a Good Walk Spoiled

Golf is as simple as it is complex, as gut-wrenching as it is peaceful. The game is a throwback to another age, a time when people took walks on a regular basis, and meticulously crafted their skill day in and day out. Relish in the beauty this great game provides, and give the gift of Golf with the help of Golfs Art Gallery .

Monday, November 10, 2014

Give it your Best Shot: Three of the most Challenging Holes in Golf


Golf photos

The game of golf is an unforgiving one, as any sand bunker shot can teach you in a hurry. Even the masters of the game make the smallest of mistakes which can spell the difference between a top-10 finish and absolute disaster. In the spirit of the great challenge of a good round of golf, we’ve come up with three of the most challenging holes on the planet.

Golf course photographs

19th at Entabeni Safari Reserve: This South African course boasts a whole of epic proportions. Accessed only by helicopter, the ball drops 400 meters from the tee to the green.

16th at Cypress Point Club: Located at one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, this treacherous hole necessitates a 230-yard carry over the Pacific Ocean.

17th at TPC Sawgrass: This legendary hole, surrounded by water, has proven one of the most difficult challenges in all of golf.

Relive your moments on the greens and fairways with the colorful collection of golf course photographs at Golfs Art Gallery.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

3 Great Hobbies for Life


  1. Crafting: Whether you love to knit, crochet, needlepoint, make candles, or the like, crafting is a life long skill, and the perfect talent to have for gifting personalized presents to friends and family.
  2. Cooking: Cooking is relaxing, creative, and delicious. Learn how to cook, and you will never go hungry again.
  3. Golfing: Are you looking for a game you can play for years to come? Golf is a sport you can play your whole life long. It is also a fabulous socializing activity.


Are you a golfer? Golfs Art Gallery offers quality golf memorabilia, perfect for decorating your walls, or gifting golf-related presents to other golfer friends. 

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Best Golf Movies

There are a lot more golf movies out there than most people probably realize. Here are just a few of our favorites:

  1. Caddyshack – The number one golf movie on most lists, Caddyshack stars Chevy Chase and Bill Murray in what is often described as the best golf movie ever made.
  2. The Greatest Game Ever Played – Largely credited to increasingly the popularity of golf in America, this movie is based on the story of young, amateur Francis Ouimet and his triumph in the 1913 U.S. Open.
  3. Tin Cup – A movie that has everything – comedy, drama and romance – Tin Cup is a plain must see for any golf or movie fan.


If you or a loved one enjoys golf or golf movies, Golfs Art Gallery has you covered for all your golf gift and art needs. We've got golf photography, art, movie posters and even more! Browse our collection today, we promise you'll love what you find.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Giving Golf Fans Gifts:

If you have a golf fan in your life you know that likely everything that they do involves golf in some way. Luckily for you this means that the golfer in your life is incredibly easy to shop for.

If they play golf themselves you can get them a new set of clubs, or even just a new carrying bag for the clubs they already have.

If your golf fan is more of a spectator than you can get them amazing signed memorabilia from their favorite golf tournaments.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

3 Best American Golf Courses



  1. Pine Valley: Located in the great state of New Jersey, this course boasts three different golf course designs; heroic, penal, and strategic. This eclectic design keeps your play interesting all course long.
  2. Augusta National: A top ranked course for 49 years and running, August National, located in August, Georgia, has housed the Masters Tournament since 1934.
  3. Cypress Point Club: Set in idyllic Pebble Beach, California, the Cypress Point Club offers a naturally beautiful course that weaves through rocky coastline and sand dunes. Voters have also named this course ‘Most Fun’.


Collect golf memorabilia? Golf Arts Gallery offers great framing prices to keep your priceless items intact. 

Monday, January 27, 2014

Photos of Golf Courses Make Great Décor

Golf course photos are great choice living room decor or to hang on the wall in nearly any room. No matter what the mood is there's bound to be a picture of a golf course that suits It perfectly. From longshots of some of the most famous golf greens in the world to windswept waves cliffs of Scotland, golf photographers have captured some of the most beautiful scenery you'll find anywhere. Whether you're looking for living room decor, a golf course picture for the wall of your office, décor for your sports room or game room decor you can't go wrong with photos of golf courses.

Photos of Golf Courses for Your Home
A picture of a golf course is a great choice to hang in a game room, a man cave or the family room, but depending on your choice it can also make an excellent design accent on the living room wall. Photographers love to capture golf courses in many different weather and light conditions – they’re so picturesque that it’s almost impossible to take a bad photo of them, after all. And while it’s easy to think of golf courses as being green, the truth is that you’ll find photos of golf courses where the green is far from the dominant color. This is especially true of photographs of the Masters course at Augusta, where each hole is landscaped with one particular predominant plant. If you want to accent sunny, bright yellows in your room décor, for example, you might choose a photo of Augusta #12, the Golden Bell, taken when the forsythia bushes are in full bloom against the lush green background.

Photos of Golf Courses for Your Office
Photos of famous golf courses help set a professional tone in an office or boardroom setting. It’s a rare executive who doesn’t enjoy a few rounds of golf, and many of them will recognize the links and greens depicted in some of the best known golf photos. A picture of a golf course can give you a common ground from which to start a conversation or simply be an accent that blends perfectly with your corporate surroundings. At the very least, pictures of a golf course are unlikely to offend anyone, nor challenge their thinking. On the contrary, it’s likely to bring a smile to the face of any avid golf enthusiast and help set the mood for a comfortable, productive conversation.

What’s better than a single picture of a golf course? Consider an attractively framed collection of photos of golf courses, either from a single golf course or with a particular theme to really make a statement with your golf room décor. Many golf clubs commission photographers to take pictures of each hole from many angles to use on their websites and in brochures. Those professionally produced photos are often available matted and framed from dealers who sell golf memorabilia either singly or in groups.

Monday, January 13, 2014

Who is Marci Rule?

Marci Rule is an artist who grew up in the beautiful countryside of southern Wisconsin.  She began painting and drawing at an early age and is primarily self-taught.  Ms. Rule attended college at the University of Minnesota and studied business, but she continued to draw and followed her heart to pursue painting as her career of choice.
In 1987, while residing in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Marci was inspired by the beauty of the surrounding area.  She began to paint landscapes.  After painting some local scenery, Marci decided to turn her focus on the golf courses in the area, thus starting her career as a golf art landscape artist.
She move to Minneapolis, Minnesota and a few years later she refined her painting skills and attention to detail by painting sports and entertainment personalities.  Marci Rule grew her skill and it can be seen in the beautiful golf course art she is famous for.
Over the years, Ms. Rule has honed her art skills and is now one of the most well-known golf art painters of her time.  She has painted some of the most famous sports figures including Deion Sanders, Junior Seau, Reggie White, Brett Favre, Andres Gallaraga, I. Rodrigues, Jeff Kent, Larry Walker, Jim Carey, Wade Boggs and many others.
Eventually Marci Rule would like to expand her artwork to include views from different regions across the globe.  She captures the beauty of a golf course to its perfection and paints life-like replicas of sports figures and celebrities, which is why her work is in such high demand.
Ms. Rule currently lives in Wisconsin with her husband and children. When you are looking for golf course artwork, the name Marci Rule is synonymous with breathtaking pictures and quality unlike what you will find from any other artist.





Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Five Types of Popular Golf Art

What do you think of when you hear “golf art”? For some, the term conjures up a picture of a golf course or autographed photos of famous golfers. Others think of the paintings of Linda Hartough and Marci Rule, landscape painters who often paint golf scenes. There are, however, several different types of golf art and golf collectibles that would be at home as game room décor, decorations for a golf room or even as artwork to hang in a corporate boardroom or a sports bar. If you’re looking for art with a golf theme, these are some of the different types of art you might consider.
Golf Course Photography
Golf course photography is more than just a picture of a golf course. Some of the most picturesque landscapes in the world are found on golf courses. They’re designed to be a treat for the eye and soothing for the soul as well as a challenge to the golfer’s game. Golf course photos range from photographs of individual holes on specific golf courses to aerial photographs that capture the layout of the land and the course. Famous golf photographers include Stephen Heit and Joann Dost.
Historic Golf Photos
Over the years, there have been a handful of legends of golf whose photos have become a part of the lore of the game. The famous Ben Hogan golf swing photos, for example, represent a complete analysis of Hogan’s famous form, widely believed to be the perfect golf swing. You can find single photos of Hogan at various points in his swing, as well as collections of golf photos that show the entire swing, one frame at a time.  Other famous historic golf photos include collections of the Grand Slam winners throughout history, and vintage photos of such golf greats as Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Robert “Bobby” Jones.
Famous Golfers
Golf autographs are always in demand. Photographs of famous golfers taken during their moments of triumph – or when they’re relaxing – have always made the magazines and newspapers. Some of the most famous of these photos have become iconic. In addition to legends of golf like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Walter Hagen, there are photos of celebrities who loved golf, such as Bob Hope, Jackie Gleason and Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball.
Golf Memorabilia
Framed collections of golf memorabilia, sometimes including golf photographs and golf autographs, make beautiful and distinguished wall décor. Among the most popular types of golf memorabilia to collect are pin flags from the Masters and other tournaments, autographed photos of famous golfers and prints of the original Articles and Laws in Play at Golf with photos of the iconic golf landmark, Swilcan Bridge at St. Andrews.
Vintage Golf Art
Over the years, golf has been the subject of advertisements and vintage paintings and photos. They range from whimsical, dreamy paintings of children golfing to striking news shots of Babe Zaharias, one of women’s first golfing greats.
Golf art, whether in the form of framed photographs, painting, prints or framed memorabilia, is always classy and always in style. If you’re looking for the right décor for your golf club, family room or corporate boardroom, check out the selection of golf pictures available to suit your style.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Photos of Golf Courses Yield Beautiful Landscapes for Commercial Spaces

Are you looking for something special when it comes to décor for your office, club room or other commercial space? Golf pictures, especially golf course photography, are an ideal choice for decorating nearly any type of corporate space. Golf photography is widely gaining popularity outside the traditional venues of country clubs and golf rooms and turning up on the walls of banks, law offices and corporate board rooms. What makes photos of golf courses so popular?
Artistry
Some of the best sports and landscape photographers in the world turn their hand to creating photos of golf courses and golf tournaments. It’s no secret that golf courses include some of the most stunning scenery in the world, and golf course photographs take full advantage of the gorgeous greens, stretches of water and beautiful landscaping. Even those who don’t recognize the golf holes represented – and many of them are among the most famous and best known vistas in the world – can’t help but be drawn into the scene. Whether you choose the drama of waves breaking against the cliffs at Pebble Beach, the serenity of Harbour Town Golf Links at Sunset or the arresting beauty of Augusta #12, the Golden Bell at Augusta National Golf Club, a professionally matted and framed golf course photograph is the perfect accent for nearly any corporate or commercial setting.
History
Golf photography creates a connection to cultural history in a way no other type of artwork can. Famous photographs of well-known spots, such as the Swilcan Bridge at the Old Course at St. Andrews, the Amen Corner at Augusta National or Pebble Beach #7, capture both the intrinsic beauty of the landscape and the skill level required to navigate the scenic features while playing the game of kings. Any avid golfer will immediately recognize the 7th hole at Pebble Beach or the deceptively smooth curves of the water hazard at the 15th hole at TPC Sawgrass.
Style
Elegantly matted and framed, golf photographs add a distinguished and classic style to any room’s décor. When you choose golf art from a trusted, reputable dealer, you often have the choice to have your purchases beautifully framed and affixed with a title plaque. The result is a museum quality display that adds distinction to your waiting room, corporate boardroom or office.
You’ll find a wide selection of photos of golf courses around the country and around the world. You can’t go wrong when you hang your favorite golf course on your wall.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Surprise the Golf Fan in Your Life with Photos of Golf Courses or Golf Memorabilia

Are you looking for a very special gift for the golfer or golfing fan in your life? Why not consider starting or adding to a collection of golf memorabilia? From photos of golf courses and autographed photos of famous golfers to custom displays that include pin flags and Masters tickets, there’s a wide world of golf collectibles that your golfing fan will greatly appreciate. Golf course pictures are a particularly good choice. Is there someone in your life who would appreciate a golf course photo?
Aspiring Traveler
Is there a golfer who hasn’t dreamed of playing the top golf courses in the world? They may not be able to swing a club and hit the green in a painting of Augusta #12, but they can certainly sit back and enjoy the view. In addition to photos of famous greens and holes, you might consider a limited edition print by golf artist Linda Hartough, or a painting by Marci Rule. If you know someone who dreams of walking the course at St. Andrews, why not acknowledge that dream with a photo of the world-famous golf course?
The Golf Enthusiast
Does someone you love dream of playing with the pros? You may not be able to get them into a tournament, but you can certainly give them the scenic tour. The most famous , most treacherous and most beautiful golf holes in the world are among the most frequently photographed landscapes in the world. Pick a framed triptych of photos of the Amen Corner at Augusta, or beautifully framed photo of the famed 9th Hole at PGA West. From Pelican Hill to to TPC Sawgrass, you’ll find photos of golf courses around the country and around the world.
The Decorator
Golf course pictures are always a great decorating choice. Golf courses are among the most beautifully landscaped grounds in all the world. There are holes that overlook sea cliffs, greens that stretch along the banks of rivers and links that make their way through eerily beautiful cypress swamps. Golf course photos are the perfect accent behind the bar in your home den or on the wall of your office waiting room.
When you buy photos of golf courses from high-end dealers, you’ll get more than just a pretty picture. Your photo will be double-matted and framed in museum quality wood moldings, often with an engraved descriptive plate that includes the name of the golf course and other important information.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Iconic Photos of Famous Golfers

Sports photos often headline the news, but only a few of them make it to the status of iconic images. The photos of Bobby Orr’s famous 1970 Stanley Cup goal and Bill Buckner’s missed ground ball come immediately to mind. There are also quite a few iconic golf photos that any golfing fan will recognize immediately. If you’re looking for a special piece of golf room décor, you might check out these iconic images of famous golfers photographed in moments of triumph or play.
The Lost Bet –In 1967, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer were snapped by golf photographer William F. Thompson as they settled up a wager at the end of a round of golf. The iconic photo was “lost” for decades because Thompson promised Palmer and Nicklaus not to sell it to the AP. It appeared for the first time in November 2006, after Thompson’s death. You can put the classic moment of golf history on your wall, complete with signatures and a museum quality frame.
Ben Hogan Golf Swing – Ben Hogan, one of history’s all time golf legends, was the model for the illustrations in Ravielli’s “Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf.” Photos of Ben Hogan at various points in his famous “perfect swing” create stunning photo compositions. A single photo shows the blur of the golf club, but you can also purchase the famous golf photos as a collection, with 3, 6 or even 12 photos showing Hogan’s classic form.
Bobby Jones – Robert “Bobby” Jones is another of the famed legends of golf – not only for his performance on the green, but also for what he contributed to the game off the course. Jones is the most successful amateur to ever compete on the national and international level, but he is also remembered for founding and helping design the Augusta National Golf Club and for co-founding the Masters Tournament held there each year.
Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer at Laurel Valley, 1971 – The King and the Kid had a golf rivalry that spanned decades, and engendered a true friendship between the two famous golfers. The combination of tension and friendship is beautifully captured in a vintage golf photo or the pair striding across the green at the 1971 Team Championship at Laurel Valley Golf Club.
Moments of Triumph – Not all iconic shots are vintage. Some of the most famous golf photos are those of famous golfers of today celebrating their wins.  Phil Mickelson, 2013 British Open winner, raised both arms in victorious jubilation as his birdie putt on the 72nd hole hit its mark, and 2005 Masters Champion, Tiger Woods, pumping his fist in the air in triumph.
Those are just a sampling of the famous golfers you can find captured in their most memorable moments. Any golfer you know would love one of the many golf autographs and golfer photos available as a very special gift this year.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The Most Famous Golf Pictures of All Time

Golf pictures are among the most popular and sought-after types of golf memorabilia. While there are a lot of generic golf pictures floating around, there are also a number of pieces that have acquired an almost cult status. If you’re looking for golf autographs, golf art or golf collectibles, these golfer photos and golf art pieces are among the best known and most popular.
Ben Hogan Golf Swing
Golfer Ben Hogan is generally acknowledged to be one of the greatest golfers in history. He was best known for his legendary golf swing and contributed greatly to the very notion of practicing your golf swing to perfect it. In 1957, “Sports Illustrated” published a five-part series on perfecting the Ben Hogan golf swing. That series was later compiled and published as a book, “Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf.” The book was illustrated by golf artist Anthony Ravielli. The illustrations of Ben Hogan’s golf swing are widely available, and photographs that show the Ben Hogan golf swing at each position are among the most popular golf pictures on the market.
Linda Hartough Augusta #12
Golf artist Linda Hartough has built her reputation on paintings of golf courses around the country, but her most famous golf paintings are those of Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Tournament. Of particular note are her two paintings of Augusta #12, nicknamed “Golden Bell” for the forsythia bushes in the landscaping. For a complete retrospective of Augusta #12 – the central hole of the Amen Corner at Augusta – see also the painting of the Golden Bell by Marci Rule, another renowned golf artist.
The Lost Bet
Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus are two of the best known legends of golf, and their rivalry was the stuff of which legends are made. While there are hundreds of photos of each of them – as well as many golfer photos of the two of them together – none has the story and history shown in one of the most famous golf photos of all time. The famous photo captures a moment of golf history – Arnold Palmer, the acknowledged King and legend of golf, paying off on a bet he lost to Jack Nicklaus. The photo was shot by well-known golf photographer William F. Thompson in 1967, but wasn’t released until after Thompson’s death and after both Palmer and Nicklaus had retired from the game.
In addition to these famous golf pictures, there are other “genre” pictures that are very collectible, among them photographs of golfers bidding farewell to St. Andrews from the bridge overlooking the Clubhouse. If you’re looking for something more than just a “picture of a golf course,” consider one of the iconic golf pics that represent famous moments in golf history.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Five Reasons Golf Pictures Make Great Gifts

With the holidays creeping up, you may be looking for a gift for a golf enthusiast in your family. You could always pick from the common golf gifts – a bucket of golf balls, a putting cup or a pair of golfing gloves – but really, how many executive practice putting cups can you fit into one office? If you’ve never considered buying golf pictures as gifts for your favorite golfing enthusiasts, there are some very good reasons that you should.
Golf Course Art Is Beautiful
Whether you choose a photographic picture of a golf course or golf paintings, you’ll find some of the most striking, unique and beautiful landscapes among golf course pictures. Golf architects like Robert “Bobby” Jones, who helped design the Augusta National golf course, routinely chose the most beautiful land they could find on which to locate their golf clubs. From visually stunning seascapes to the attractive and well-manicured Augusta #14, Golden Bell, golf pictures featuring famous golf holes make beautiful accent pieces in any room.
Golfer Photographs Honor Great Athletes
Autographed photos of the legends of golf are the adult equivalent of sports hero posters. Framed golf memorabilia featuring golfer photos let you acknowledge and pay tribute to your golf enthusiast’s favorite athletes.
Golf Pics Feed a Dream
Maybe your golfer dreams of someday teeing off at St. Andrews or taking on the Amen Corner at Augusta National. Golf course art helps feed the dream and encourages him or her to keep working at it, and golfer photographs can inspire him and give him something to strive for.
Golf Memorabilia Makes Great Game Room Décor
Most golf memorabilia comes beautifully framed and ready to hang in your game room, den or golf room. The right golf pictures can elevate the decorating in any man cave or fit right in with an elegant and stately executive dining room.
Many Golf Pictures Will Increase in Value
Genuine golf memorabilia – particularly signed golfer photographs or golf course autographs – can become collectors’ items, and may increase in value year after year. When you give a piece of golf art, you’re giving more than just a picture – it’s an investment.
If you have a golf enthusiast on your gift list this year, consider breaking out of the mold this holiday season. Skip the usual golf gifts and take a look at the assortment of golf pictures, golfer photos, golf course art and golf autographs available through golf memorabilia dealers.


Thursday, October 25, 2012

Collecting Golf Pictures for Fun and Profit

Golf art is more collectible than most people realize. Unlike team sports, where superstar athletes regularly ink deals that include them signing memorabilia items, such as jerseys and game balls, golf art and golf pictures tend to be far less a big business and far more a matter of individual tastes. You won’t often see a green Master’s jacket go up for bid at a golf collectibles auction, for example, but it’s not unusual for Super Bowl championship rings to show up at pawn shops around the United States. For a lot of reasons – including the relative scarcity of golf autographs and golf collectibles, collecting golf pictures can be both more challenging and more profitable than collection other types of sports memorabilia.
Legends of Golf Collectibles
As with any other sport, the most collectible golf pictures are those that feature one or more of the many legends of golf. Autographed photos of Arnold Palmer, Robert “Bobby” Jones, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are surefire collectible items, and many of them can be expected to increase in value. Every once in a while, previously unknown golf pictures crop up and make an unexpectedly big splash in the sports collectibles world. Not many years ago, for example, a sports photographer released a previously unpublished photograph of Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer settling up after a bet on one of the holes they played. “The Lost Bet” has become one of the most popular golf pictures of all time, and hangs in some of the best known golf club dining rooms.
Golf Course Art
Of course, not all the legends of golf are human. Anyone who has ever faced Augusta #12, Golden Bell, on a windy day, can tell you in no uncertain detail exactly why that particular hole is one that golfers dread facing. Photographs of Augusta #12 don’t do it justice, but a few golf painters have managed to capture that hole in all its glory and treachery. It’s not the only hole to be captured by painters Linda Hartough and Marci Rule, who have painted some of the most beautiful golf course art available on the market. In most cases, Hartough’s and Rule’s pieces are available as prints in limited, signed editions. Some are numbered in a series, while others are more widely available to collectors of golf memorabilia.
Whether you’re drawn to a stunning golf landscape or prefer the focus and concentration on the face of one of golf’s greats, golf pictures are a great way to enhance your home décor while accumulating a golf arts collection that could become quite valuable in the future.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Five Reasons Golf Pictures Make Great Gifts

Why would you choose golf pictures as a gift for someone you love? Here are five great reasons to buy golf memorabilia, golfer autographs and golf pictures as holiday or birthday gifts for your favorite golf enthusiast.
No One Buys Them Golf-Related Gifts
Golf enthusiasts get short shrift on the gift market. Movie buffs get themed toys and posters. Fans of pro team sports have their pick of team posters, individual player posters and logo clothing to receive as gifts. You’ll be hard-pressed to find golf gifts for people who love following and playing golf, though. Oh, you can always find personalized golf tees and silly golf room décor, but if you want to give a golf-related gift that impresses, there’s just not that much available. There is one major exception to the dearth of golf memorabilia that’s easily available – golf pictures.
Golf Pictures Make Great Game Room Décor
A framed picture of a golf course or autographed golfer photos of one of the legends of golf are more than keepsakes. They make great home décor in the right setting. Beautifully framed and presented golf scenes fit into many different styles of décor, especially if you choose golf course art by such well-known names as Linda Hartough or Marci Rule. If landscapes aren’t your thing, you can choose from a wide variety of golfer photos, signed or unsigned, of a favorite golfer or tournament.
Golf Memorabilia Carries Bragging Rights
When you choose genuine golf memorabilia, you’re also giving the gift of bragging rights. These aren’t just any old golf pics – many of them are collectors’ items that have their own intrinsic value. Dealers who specialize in assembling golf displays may put together a framed Masters display, for example, that includes golf autographs, photos of one or more Masters Tournament winners and flag that served as a hole marker at one of the holes.
You Can Be Starting Them on a New Hobby
Collecting golf art can be a rewarding hobby. When you give a golf painting, such as a Marci Rule painting of Augusta #12, you could be sparking an interest that becomes a fun activity for the rest of your favorite golfer’s life.
Golf Pictures Can Increase in Value
Golf memorabilia can be an investment that gains value over the years. While there’s no guarantee that a particular golf photo or golf autograph will increase in value, the field of golf collectibles is a growing one and there’s a good chance that any golf pictures you buy today will be worth more in the future.
If you have a golf fan on your gift list, give a gift that stands out from the crowd and will be remembered for years. Pick out one of the many golf pictures available from a reputable collectibles dealer and wrap it up with pride.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Golf Pictures for Your Sports Bar

Choosing the décor for your sports bar can be an adventure. While many people think of the major league sports when they’re looking for game room décor in a sports bar, you can elevate the surroundings when you choose to decorate with golf pictures. You can pick from a wide variety of golf art to suit just about any mood you want to establish, from framed golf memorabilia to golfer autographs to golf course art. If you’re trying to decide what kinds of golf pictures to choose for your establishment, consider these ideas.
Golf Course Art
A picture of a golf course makes a nice centerpiece for a golf art display. Even in this little niche of the golf memorabilia category, you’ll find a wide variety of artwork. Some of the most popular golf pictures are paintings by two masters of golf course art, Marci Rule and Linda Hartough. Both women have impressive resumes in the world of golf art, and have often painted different views of the same golf scenes. A pair of paintings of Augusta #12, Golden Bell, would make a beautiful display in the right golf room.
Aside from paintings, there are also many golf course photographs available, including photos of some of the most famous greens and courses in the world. If you prefer photos that feature the legends of golf, you could easily put together a collection of some of the most famous golfers of all time standing on the bridge looking back at the Old Course at St. Andrews as they say their goodbyes to the course.
Golf Swing Photos
Feature some of the most famous golfers in golf history showing off their form for the sports photographers. While most golfers have heard of the Ben Hogan golf swing photos, Hogan isn’t the only golfer whose form has been immortalized on film. You’ll also find autographed photographs and unsigned golf pictures from the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Robert “Bobby” Jones, names familiar to anyone with even a passing familiarity with the world of golf.
Golf Cartoons
Add a note of levity to a game room with framed and matted golf cartoons depicting the hilarious misadventures of Ben Lightfoot’s fearsome foursomes. Lightfoot’s style combines stunning golf scenes at some of the world’s most famous golf holes and deftly drawn cartoons of his own can’t-shoot-straight gangs in situations that will be familiar to anyone who’s ever swung a golf club.
Golf pictures are a great accent in your sports bar. If you’re looking for a unique slant on the common sports bar, take a look at the many different types of golf art available.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Five Celebrity Golfers for Your Golf Pictures Collection

Are you looking for a collection of golf pictures to hang on the walls of your family room or sports bar? Golf autographs are hot collectibles, and they make great decorative accents for a man cave or golf room in your home. Choosing a selection of golf celebrities to hang on your walls can be fun – but choosing among the many legends of golf can be tough. Here are some suggestions to consider from some of the top golf celebrities of all time.
Arnold Palmer
What collection of golf pictures would be complete without an autographed photo of Arnold Palmer, generally considered to be among the greatest golfers of all time? Pictures of Palmer are pretty easy to come by, as are Arnold Palmer golf autographs, so it won’t cost you an arm and a leg to include a signed Arnold Palmer photo in your collection.
Robert “Bobby” Jones
Bobby Jones may be one of the winningest golfers of all time despite the fact that he never turned pro. In 7 short years, he brought home four U.S. Opens and three Open championships. He was a five-time U.S. Amateur champion and won the British Amateur championship once – all before he turned 30. His influence on golf goes far deeper, however. He co-designed the golf course at Augusta National and co-founded the Masters championship, leaving an enduring mark on golf history.
Ben Hogan
In 1953, Ben Hogan put together a string of wins that has yet to be topped by anyone, winning five of the six championships he entered that year. Hogan is also widely credited with having the perfect golf swing, which was memorialized in a series of photos for an instructional book. The Ben Hogan golf swing photos are among the most wanted in any collection of golf pictures.
Jack Nicklaus
With 73 career wins, including 18 major championships and six victories at the Masters, Jack Nicklaus is indisputably the greatest golfer of all time. Like Palmer, Nicklaus has had his photo taken thousands of times, so there are plenty of Jack Nicklaus golfer photos to choose from for your golf art collection.
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods is a once-in-a-generation golfing great and one of the best known celebrity golfers of all time. Until recently, Woods was on the fast track to top Nicklaus’ record – and he may do it yet. Despite the scandal that erupted around him, Woods is still one of the most sought-after golf autographs of all time.
In addition to these top golfers, you can also choose from many other types of golf art, including golf course art, golf scenes prints, golf cartoons and golf memorabilia. Take the time to consider exactly the kind of golf art and golf pictures you want on your walls when decorating your game room or golf room, and always buy from a dealer who can authenticate your purchases.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Golf Pictures Are More than Just a Picture of a Golf Course

Golf course art is rapidly assuming its own place among the ranks of golf collectibles. There have always been people who appreciate the beauty and complexity of a golf course layout, but it’s only recently that golf pictures by well-known photographers and golf artists can command top prices in the art world. Once, paintings of golf course holes were confined to gracing the walls of a golf club, or perhaps display in the home of a professional golfer who wanted to commemorate a particular win or pay homage to a devilishly difficult challenge on a golf course.
That’s true no more. For some years now, the Augusta National Golf Club, home of the annual Masters’ Tournament, has commissioned artists to paint each of the holes on the course. The original paintings hang in the club, and are sometimes lent out to museums, particularly during Masters Week. The artists frequently release limited series of prints to be sold on the auction and golf art collectibles market. There are a number of artists whose work routinely sells well, and a number of golf scenes that are guaranteed to attract buyers, even when painted or photographed by unfamiliar names.
Linda Hartough
In 1984, Linda Hartough was commissioned to produce a painting of Augusta #13, and then of Augusta #16 and #18. She has since gone on to paint other holes on the course, including Augusta #12, Golden Bell. Hartough is the only artist commissioned to produce paintings for both the U.S. Open and the British Open. The official U.S. Open series includes 20 paintings, and the British Open series includes all eight courses in the rotation. Nearly all of them are available to collectors as limited edition prints.
Marci Rule
Marci Rule is known for her sports art, but it is her golf landscapes that have brought her the most fame. Rule began her love affair with golf course art when she lived in Pinehurst, NC. In the 16 years since, she has painted the best-known golf holes throughout the country, including all three holes of the Amen Corner at Augusta National, including Augusta #12, which she has painted at least twice in different light and different times of year. Her new golf pictures are always eagerly awaited by fans of her work, who often place orders for prints before the actual release.
Golf course art graces the walls of many offices and public buildings, but more and more, these classic golf pictures are finding their way into private homes and private collections. If you’re a fan of golf pictures, this is the time to start or add to your collection of signed golf course paintings.