“Off for Pinehurst” – Golf Lad Reproduction Poster

Description

In the early days of Pinehurst, Frank Presbrey, a young advertising counselor, sought to create an image that would represent the spirit surrounding the burgeoning resort. He designed a young golfing character known in the early days as the “Golf Lad” or “Golf Boy.” One of the early advertising pieces was a calendar that featured the Golf Lad touting the resort as a golf destination and winter retreat. His image appeared on calendars, placemats, and brochures. He always wore a floppy hat and carried a gold club. For Presbrey and Pinehurst, he represented a simple ideal. Here was a young man, seemingly happy, with a passion and a sense of purpose to play the game of golf. He was the common man who had a spirit that was evident in his expression and posture. “The Golf Lad” and his offspring pal, “The Putter Boy,” are certainly among the most famous inanimate figures in the game of golf.

“Off for Pinehurst” is one of twelve Golf Lad designs and one of two that was never published. Lovingly restored from the original early 20th Century artwork, this giclée print is available on your choice of fine art paper or canvas. We print all of our giclées in house using only the highest quality archival materials.

Print size: 18″w x 26″h