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(Signed, Date unknown) Approx 83cm wide and 137cm high
We initially thought this was a painting of Sam Snead by American Sports Artist Chris Kosmouski, but we have been brought up to speed by the man who had it commissioned. A long time Golf Professional at The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle, Sutherland.
It’s a big imposing piece full of colour and vibrancy – matching the personality of the golf Icon taking centre stage, Gene Sarazen.
Its full of so much personality it’s easy to overlook the damage caused by the coffee cup hitting the painting and the split coffee – it seems a female member of the household wasn’t a fan of it being commissioned!
As a European it is easy to focus on the golfing achievements of European stars within golf and a handful of non-Europeans (Tiger, Palmer, Nicklaus, The Great White). As a sports enthusiast I was disappointed to learn I did not know these facts about Gene Sarazen.
Facts that make him without a doubt a true Icon of World Golf.
1. He was the first player to achieve the Grand Slam in 1935, winning all four majors in one calendar year.
2. He invented the sand wedge in 1931/1932 – revolutionising bunker play for all golfers.
3. He is also responsible for the ‘shot heard around the world’ in Golf. Making a Albatross on the 15th hole at the 1935 Masters, on his way to completing the first ever Grand Slam. The single shot dramatically shifted the momentum, pulling Sarazen from three shots behind to tied for the lead, and helped establish the Masters as a major event.
Gene, wasn’t called Gene – his birth name was Eugenio Saraceni and was a working class immigrant who made golf more accessible to the general public.
Known as ‘The Squire’, he defined an era, changed how the game was played and will forever be an icon as the first man to win the Grand Slam.
Important Notes on Lot
1. Repair Service Available
2. Provenance – House Clearance of former Golf Professional at Skibo Castle in 2024; who commissioned it.
(Signed, Date unknown) Approx 83cm wide and 137cm high
We initially thought this was a painting of Sam Snead by American Sports Artist Chris Kosmouski, but we have been brought up to speed by the man who had it commissioned. A long time Golf Professional at The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle, Sutherland.
It’s a big imposing piece full of colour and vibrancy – matching the personality of the golf Icon taking centre stage, Gene Sarazen.
Its full of so much personality it’s easy to overlook the damage caused by the coffee cup hitting the painting and the split coffee – it seems a female member of the household wasn’t a fan of it being commissioned!
As a European it is easy to focus on the golfing achievements of European stars within golf and a handful of non-Europeans (Tiger, Palmer, Nicklaus, The Great White). As a sports enthusiast I was disappointed to learn I did not know these facts about Gene Sarazen.
Facts that make him without a doubt a true Icon of World Golf.
1. He was the first player to achieve the Grand Slam in 1935, winning all four majors in one calendar year.
2. He invented the sand wedge in 1931/1932 – revolutionising bunker play for all golfers.
3. He is also responsible for the ‘shot heard around the world’ in Golf. Making a Albatross on the 15th hole at the 1935 Masters, on his way to completing the first ever Grand Slam. The single shot dramatically shifted the momentum, pulling Sarazen from three shots behind to tied for the lead, and helped establish the Masters as a major event.
Gene, wasn’t called Gene – his birth name was Eugenio Saraceni and was a working class immigrant who made golf more accessible to the general public.
Known as ‘The Squire’, he defined an era, changed how the game was played and will forever be an icon as the first man to win the Grand Slam.
Important Notes on Lot
1. Repair Service Available
2. Provenance – House Clearance of former Golf Professional at Skibo Castle in 2024; who commissioned it.