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Golfer Collection (#2)

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of golf with these captivating images. Travel to the year 1881, where Golf at St Andrews takes center stage

Background imageGolfer Collection: The All Year Round Girl. Life magazine cover, 1925, by John Held, Jr

The All Year Round Girl. Life magazine cover, 1925, by John Held, Jr
HELD: YEAR ROUND GIRL, 1925. The All Year Round Girl. Life magazine cover, 1925, by John Held, Jr

Background imageGolfer Collection: Golf: The sea hole, Elie (litho)

Golf: The sea hole, Elie (litho)
6027965 Golf: The sea hole, Elie (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sea hole, Elie)

Background imageGolfer Collection: Craig Stadler - USA golfer

Craig Stadler - USA golfer
Craig Stadler - American golfer Date: 1980s - 1990s

Background imageGolfer Collection: Poster advertising the Palace Hotel at St. Moritz, 1921 (colour lithograph)

Poster advertising the Palace Hotel at St. Moritz, 1921 (colour lithograph)
1197947 Poster advertising the Palace Hotel at St. Moritz, 1921 (colour lithograph) by Cardinaux, Emil (1877-1936); 127x90 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imageGolfer Collection: LAURA DAVIES AT THE FORD GOLF CLASSIC AT CHART HILLS KENT 19 / 05 / 1995

LAURA DAVIES AT THE FORD GOLF CLASSIC AT CHART HILLS KENT 19 / 05 / 1995
LAURA DAVIES AT THE FORD GOLF CLASSIC AT CHART HILLS KENT 19/05/1995

Background imageGolfer Collection: Marcel Rochas. Toujours plus jeune, 1930. Creator: Valentin, Paul (active 1920-1930s)

Marcel Rochas. Toujours plus jeune, 1930. Creator: Valentin, Paul (active 1920-1930s)
Marcel Rochas. Toujours plus jeune, 1930. Private Collection

Background imageGolfer Collection: Members of Cuddington Golf Club, Surrey, 1933

Members of Cuddington Golf Club, Surrey, 1933. Date: 1933

Background imageGolfer Collection: Playful golfers by John Held, Jr. on the cover of Judge, 1923

Playful golfers by John Held, Jr. on the cover of Judge, 1923
HELD: GOLF COVER, 1923. Playful golfers by John Held, Jr. on the cover of Judge, 1923

Background imageGolfer Collection: Lady golfer (1928)

Lady golfer (1928)
A lady golfer in a chic outfit surveys the sky after hitting the ball, while a group of admiring fellow golfers appear suitably impressed

Background imageGolfer Collection: Sportex poster

Sportex poster
Advertising poster for Sportex mens clothing showing two dapper gents dressed immaculately in plus fours and jackets ready for a round of golf

Background imageGolfer Collection: A Very Cross Word Puzzle by William Heath Robinson

A Very Cross Word Puzzle by William Heath Robinson
As a golfer manages to hit a passer by forcefully on the head with a ball, the illustrator invites the reader to fill in the crossword puzzle: " Across: A Forceful Exclamation!"

Background imageGolfer Collection: Golfer and his caddy

Golfer and his caddy
A Golfer and his caddy - characters from Three Little Maids a musical by Paul Rubens - Mr G.P. Huntley in the role of Cheyne and Mr Carroll in the role of Cupid. The show opened in 1902

Background imageGolfer Collection: A Top Notcher

A Top Notcher
Cartoon, A Top Notcher. One of the silly mistakes one makes when paying golf when it snows in Scotland. A short sighted golfer mistakes a bobble hat for the ball

Background imageGolfer Collection: S. Mure Fergusson

S. Mure Fergusson. Distinguished amateur golfer, twice runner-up in the Amateur Championship and winner of innumerable medals

Background imageGolfer Collection: Golf / Lady Golfer 1890

Golf / Lady Golfer 1890
A lady golfer addresses the ball

Background imageGolfer Collection: J. H. Taylor, Golfer

J. H. Taylor, Golfer
John Henry Taylor. British Open champion, member of the Great Triumvirate and founding member of the PGA

Background imageGolfer Collection: Cecilia Leitch in match against Harold Hilton, Walton Heath

Cecilia Leitch in match against Harold Hilton, Walton Heath
Charlotte Cecilia Pitcairn Leitch (13 April 1891 ? 16 September 1977), often known as Cecil - British amateur golfer. She was born in Silloth, Cumberland, England

Background imageGolfer Collection: Little Miss Muffit by Lesley Butler - golf humour 1930

Little Miss Muffit by Lesley Butler - golf humour 1930
A nervous female golfer watched by other golfers, some encouraging, some obviously impatient. Date: 1930

Background imageGolfer Collection: Men and women playing golf at Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Men and women playing golf at Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Men and women playing a round of golf on a course at Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. Date: 1922

Background imageGolfer Collection: Sam Torrance - Scottish golfer

Sam Torrance - Scottish golfer Date: 1980s - 1990s

Background imageGolfer Collection: Seve Ballesteros seen here during his national service in the Airforce Early Career

Seve Ballesteros seen here during his national service in the Airforce Early Career circa 1963 © Mirrorpix

Background imageGolfer Collection: British Open 1980. Muirfield, East Lothian, Scotland, July 1980

British Open 1980. Muirfield, East Lothian, Scotland, July 1980. Tom Watson wins the British Open 1980

Background imageGolfer Collection: David Leadbetter Golfing coach teaches Paula Hamilton

David Leadbetter Golfing coach teaches Paula Hamilton

Background imageGolfer Collection: Advertisement on the cover of The Manchester Golfer, British, May 1911

Advertisement on the cover of The Manchester Golfer, British, May 1911

Background imageGolfer Collection: Robert Maxwell, Golfer

Robert Maxwell, Golfer
Robert Maxwell British amateur golfer

Background imageGolfer Collection: An advertisement for Wallach Brothers clothier of New York City featuring two golfers

An advertisement for Wallach Brothers clothier of New York City featuring two golfers. From an American magazine, 1916
WALLACH BROS. 1916. An advertisement for Wallach Brothers clothier of New York City featuring two golfers. From an American magazine, 1916

Background imageGolfer Collection: Golf / St Honore Les Bains

Golf / St Honore Les Bains
A female golfer on a course at St. Honore Les Bains, France

Background imageGolfer Collection: David Tapping Open Golf Championships Troon July 1997

David Tapping Open Golf Championships Troon July 1997

Background imageGolfer Collection: Chick Evans, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Chick Evans, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Chick Evans, 1915. Shows amateur golfer Charles E. "Chick"Evans, Jr. (1890-1979).

Background imageGolfer Collection: Miss Marion Hollins, 1913. Creators: Bain News Service, George Graham Bain

Miss Marion Hollins, 1913. Creators: Bain News Service, George Graham Bain
Miss Marion Hollins, 1913. Horsewoman and golf champion Marion Hollins (1892-1944).

Background imageGolfer Collection: J.H. Norton, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

J.H. Norton, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
J.H. Norton, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageGolfer Collection: Marion Hollins, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service

Marion Hollins, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Marion Hollins, 1913. Shows horsewoman and golf champion Marion Hollins (1892-1944).

Background imageGolfer Collection: Golf - Progress No. 1 (w/c on paper)

Golf - Progress No. 1 (w/c on paper)
STC255122 Golf - Progress No. 1 (w/c on paper) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageGolfer Collection: Progress no. 1 (w/c on paper)

Progress no. 1 (w/c on paper)
STC174282 Progress no. 1 (w/c on paper) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageGolfer Collection: Our Countryside, 1938: Golf in the Highlands (b/w photo)

Our Countryside, 1938: Golf in the Highlands (b/w photo)
8671523 Our Countryside, 1938: Golf in the Highlands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golf in the Highlands)

Background imageGolfer Collection: 'Uncle, Do They Pronounce that Ricoshaying or Ricochetting?' (litho)

"Uncle, Do They Pronounce that Ricoshaying or Ricochetting?" (litho)
8655436 "Uncle, Do They Pronounce that Ricoshaying or Ricochetting?" (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Uncle)

Background imageGolfer Collection: Golfing In Space

Golfing In Space
Taudalpoi

Background imageGolfer Collection: To the Society of Coffers at Blackheath, 1790. Gentleman golfer in military jacket with golf club

To the Society of Coffers at Blackheath, 1790. Gentleman golfer in military jacket with golf club
5912982 To the Society of Coffers at Blackheath, 1790. Gentleman golfer in military jacket with golf club and caddie or coffer holding ball and clubs at Royal Blackheath Club, established 1745

Background imageGolfer Collection: Golfer reading a note over a woman's shoulder (colour litho)

Golfer reading a note over a woman's shoulder (colour litho)
8655878 Golfer reading a note over a woman's shoulder (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golfer reading a note over a woman's shoulder)

Background imageGolfer Collection: Golf in Germany, c. 1930. Creator: Hohlwein, Ludwig (1874-1949)

Golf in Germany, c. 1930. Creator: Hohlwein, Ludwig (1874-1949)
Golf in Germany, c. 1930. Private Collection

Background imageGolfer Collection: The Golfer, 1654. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)

The Golfer, 1654. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
The Golfer, 1654. Private Collection

Background imageGolfer Collection: Vichy, Ses Sources, 1928. Creator: Broders, Roger (1883-1953)

Vichy, Ses Sources, 1928. Creator: Broders, Roger (1883-1953)
Vichy, Ses Sources, 1928. Private Collection

Background imageGolfer Collection: Sport Golf 4

Sport Golf 4
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageGolfer Collection: Sport Golf 3

Sport Golf 3
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageGolfer Collection: Sport Golf 1

Sport Golf 1
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageGolfer Collection: Sport Golf 1

Sport Golf 1
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageGolfer Collection: Wrapping lights around c

Wrapping lights around c
Sajin Sasidharan

Background imageGolfer Collection: View of a country estate with four golfers, 1706-1800. Creator: Anon

View of a country estate with four golfers, 1706-1800. Creator: Anon
View of a country estate with four golfers, 1706-1800




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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of golf with these captivating images. Travel to the year 1881, where Golf at St Andrews takes center stage. Witness the birthplace of this beloved sport as players navigate the iconic links, their swings echoing through time. Fast forward to c1914 and find yourself piecing together a jigsaw puzzle featuring golfers on Prestwick golf course in Scotland. Each fragment tells a story of camaraderie and competition amidst picturesque landscapes. In 1932, Walton Heath Golf Club becomes a sanctuary for avid golf enthusiasts. The lush fairways beckon players to test their skills against nature's challenges while forging lifelong friendships along the way. The year is 1914, and we encounter an extraordinary sight - a woman confidently taking her stance on the green. Breaking barriers and defying conventions, she exemplifies strength and grace as she conquers every hole with finesse. Enter into Sir John Lavery's masterpiece - The Golf Course, North Berwick. Transported by his brushstrokes, we can almost feel the gentle breeze whispering secrets across this idyllic Scottish landscape. A portrait from circa 1910 introduces us to Tom Morris senior – a British golfer whose legacy echoes throughout generations. His steely gaze reflects years of dedication to perfecting his craft; he embodies the essence of true sportsmanship. Arnold Palmer needs no introduction – his name synonymous with greatness in the world of golf. A trailblazer who captivated audiences worldwide with his charisma and skill, he forever left an indelible mark on this cherished sport. H. M Bateman immortalizes The Man Who Broke 60 in The Open – capturing that elusive moment when boundaries are shattered and records rewritten. This illustration reminds us that within every golfer lies untapped potential waiting to be unleashed upon hallowed grounds. Across continents we venture next – Hyannisport Golf Club, Cape Cod, Massachusetts.