A WORK OF ART
Graeme Baxter might just be the greatest golf painter in the world. The Scot’s work hangs in some of the most famous clubhouses across the globe, from Pebble Beach to Augusta and St Andrews. Sir Michael Bonallack, the former R&A Secretary, encouraged the fine art dealer to pursue a career in golf course painting after being wowed by his depiction of the Road Hole.
Baxter has spent almost three decades as the Ryder Cup’s official artist and has also been the official artist of The Open, the PGA Tour and the European Tour. Here, the Scot talks us through his ten favourite paintings…
Old Course, St Andrews
This is a unique view from the R&A Secretary’s office and I know no other artist has painted it. I was commissioned by Rolex to do the painting. I snuck the 18th flag in at the left edge, which is probably a little close to the teeing area, but that doesn’t
