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Golf Art I Actually Hang At Home (And Why It Makes Me Smile)

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I’m a golf nut. I’m also picky about what goes on my walls. So when I say I live with golf art, I mean it. If you want the full origin story of how I zeroed in on specific pieces, my write-up on golf art I actually hang at home digs into every quirk and close call. It sits over my little putting mat, and it stares back when my 6-footer lips out. Fair enough.

Here’s what I’ve bought, framed, and stared at way too much. What worked. What bugged me a bit. And a few easy wins if you’re starting your own wall.

What’s on my wall right now

Three pieces. Three moods. One golf brain that won’t quit.

Lie + Loft: clean lines, calm mood

This Pebble Beach map from Lie + Loft looks simple at first. Then it starts to hum. Thin lines. Soft greens. Tiny yardage dots that make you lean in. The paper feels thick and smooth. Not flimsy at all.

I hung it in my office over a small bookshelf. The matte finish helps a lot. No glare from the window. On cloudy days, the greens look a hair cooler than on my screen—like sage instead of bright grass. Not a deal breaker. Just a note if you’re super picky about color.

One thing: the print shipped in a tight tube, so it had some curl memory. I flattened it under cookbooks for a day. Worked fine. Still funny how a golf map made my kitchen look like a print shop.

Lee Wybranski: bold, classic, a tiny bit stubborn

I grabbed the 2023 U.S. Open poster by Lee Wybranski. Big format, 24×36. Heavy color. Strong shapes. It screams major week. In a good way. Wybranski has been crafting U.S. Open imagery for years—his 2013 poster for Merion Golf Club remains a fan favorite—and the LACC edition continues that streak.

It arrived in a hard tube and looked perfect. The paper felt sturdy, almost like a vintage travel poster. I framed it in a simple black frame from IKEA with a thin mat. Here’s the stubborn part: the poster kept trying to bow in the frame for a few days. I added extra points on the back and a bit of tape along the top. It settled.

When friends come by, this is the one they point at first. It has that “I was there” energy, even if you watched from your couch like I did. If you like quiet art, this one isn’t shy. It’s the driver on a tight hole.

Evan Schiller: the photo that smells like salt

Okay, it doesn’t really smell like salt. But it feels like it. If you’d rather reel in something with scales than sand, I also road-tested fish art all over my home and picked up a few unexpected framing hacks. Evan Schiller’s shot of Pebble’s 7th is crisp and bright. I chose 16×24 in luster. Not glossy, not dull—just right.

The water looks deep and clean. The white foam pops. The horizon is straight (thank you). I used a simple white frame with no mat, and command strips to hang it. Sun hits it in late afternoon, and the glare stays low. When my day runs hot, I stare at that green. My brain cools down.

Small catch: fingerprints do show if you handle the print with bare hands. I used a microfiber cloth and held the edges. Now I know better.

Real talk: what bugged me

  • Curl from shipping tubes is real. Give the prints a day under books.
  • Colors can shift a bit from screen to paper. Matte reads softer.
  • Big posters need more frame support. Or they bow and look wavy.
  • Framing costs more than you think. Sometimes more than the art. That one stings, but it’s worth it.

The little things that help

  • Use acid-free tape and a backing board. Keeps the print flat and clean.
  • If you can, hang where sun doesn’t blast all day. Or go with UV glass.
  • Command strips are great for testing height. Then commit to a hook.
  • Keep the shipping tube and tissue paper. Handy if you move.

For more coastal vibes beyond the 7th at Pebble, I did a full audit of art about the sea—what stayed on the walls, what sailed back to the return pile.

When I change the wall for big weeks

Before Augusta week, I swap in a green-heavy piece. During the U.S. Open, the Wybranski poster takes center stage. Tiny ritual, big mood shift. My kid even points at the little flags and asks, “Birdie?” I say, “We hope.”

Who this fits

  • Lie + Loft: clean, modern, soft colors. Office vibe.
  • Wybranski poster: bold, bright, classic golf fan energy.
  • Evan Schiller print: coastal calm with pop. Pairs with light walls.

Golf trips sometimes double as quick art hunts for me—play 18, explore local galleries, repeat. If you ever route that adventure through Northern California, a late-afternoon loop at Haggin Oaks or Del Paso can segue into an evening in the city. And if you’d like company once the clubs are zipped up, the curated listings at Eros Sacramento escorts showcase verified, independent companions—complete with photos, bios, and reviews—so you can unwind off the course just as intentionally as you attack each fairway.

What I paid (rough ballpark)

  • Lie + Loft print: around the price of a couple dozen balls.
  • Wybranski poster: a bit more, since it’s large.
  • Evan Schiller photo: mid-range for the size.
  • Frames: $30–$80 each, depending on size and glass.

Looking for even more inspiration? A quick browse through Metro Arts can spark fresh ideas and help you discover pieces that pair just as nicely with fairways as they do with living-room walls.
For a lightning-fast way to see what clicks—think speed-dating for wall decor—check out this swipe-style gallery tool; it lines up options in an intuitive carousel so you can sample dozens of looks in just a few minutes.

Not cheap. But I see these every single day. Cost per smile stays low.

Final take

Golf art can be loud or quiet. It can whisper yardages or shout majors. Mine does both. If you want one print that won’t fight your room, go with the Lie + Loft map. If you want a showpiece for game nights, pick the Wybranski poster. If you crave calm, the Evan Schiller photo just… breathes.

You know what? That’s the best part. These pieces nudge me to play. Or at least roll a few putts while the pasta boils. And sometimes, that’s enough.

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