Tom Stewart’s Old Sport & Gallery in Pinehurst is for sale. That’s the short news. The rest is in the history and makeup of both the shop and its owner, a combination of historical golf artifacts from books to paintings, golf clubs and curios and the owner whose life has been devoted to their buying and selling. Stewart knows golf. […]
Author Archive: Jim Davis
the golden bear
GOLF ART — Celebrating the Golden Bear’s Birthday By Frank Cantrel Jr. Jack Nicklaus, who has won more major golf championships than any golfer in history, was born on Jan. 21, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio. The Golden Bear won a record 18 major championships. Only two other players have won more than 10 majors — Tiger Woods (15) and Walter Hagen (11). Nicklaus is one […]
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Linda Hartough By Sally J. SportsmanJanuary 2021 Countless golf art lovers admire the work of Linda Hartough, world-renowned golf landscape painter. An artist since childhood, she painted portraits, horses and landscapes before making her imprint in golf. Hartough has painted many iconic golf courses, with an attention to detail that invites the viewer to imagine walking right into the scene. […]
lido to rise again
The once-famous course along the shores on Long Island featured wealthy members and legendary matches. It closed in 1942, after suffering through the Great Depression and as World War II took all of the country’s attention and resources. Mike Keiser, the creator of Bandon Dunes, has plans to resurrect the old course and with it a connection to the long […]
original art from mcdonough collection comes to auction
When important pieces from a GHS member’s collection come to auction, it’s worth noting. So it is that members who have an interest in golf art, particularly original illustrations, might wish to note the Jan. 28, 2021, Swann Galleries auction that includes 63 pieces from the collection of Richard McDonough. McDonough is a retired attorney who has amassed an extraordinary […]