ANOTHER TRUE PASSION

‘Landscape photography is another true passion of mine, which I am able to fulfill photographing the world’s golf courses. I love the feeling of being the only person out on the golf course – just me, the wildlife and the elements. I also love seeing the world from the air, so I often shoot from helicopters, which gives a wonderfully different view of this incredible planet that we live on.’

St Andrews Old Course 14th Hell-Bunker

‘HELL BUNKER’ – ON THE PAR 5, 14TH HOLE ON THE OLD COURSE AT ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND

‘Taken in the immediate aftermath of a huge rain storm. There is no way to describe how wet I was, both from the rain and from the sweat after running 580 yards to catch the rainbow over the famous bunker. The challenge of golf course photography is best summed up by “if you are not out there, you will not have a chance of capturing moments like this”.’

Ille aux Cerfs Gold Club, Mauritius

ILLE AUX CERFS GOLF CLUB

A golf course built on an island.
Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort and Spa in Mauritius.

The par 3 course Augusta National USA

THE PAR 3 COURSE AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL

The 8th & 9th holes during the Par Three Competition,
‘one of the most beautiful events on earth!’

CRUDEN BAY – ABERDEENSHIRE, SCOTLAND

‘I remember that whilst taking this picture, I was listening to the commentary of the night that Leicester City were confirmed as the Premier League Champions in 2016.  It’s amazing how we remember where we were when special moments in history occur!’

THE PAR 4, 8TH HOLE ON THE MAJLIS COURSE AT THE EMIRATES GOLF CLUB IN DUBAI

‘The same hole taken in 1988 and in 2014 – It is impossible to overestimate the importance of golf, and this course especially, in the development of Dubai. These images show the extraordinary change since 1988.’

Muirfield 13th hole, Scotland

THE PAR 3, 13TH HOLE AT MUIRFIELD IN SCOTLAND

‘This image perfectly illustrates the importance of beautiful skies in golf course photography.’

Leopard Creek

LEOPARD CREEK, SOUTH AFRICA

‘A giraffe on the first fairway – wildlife and golf living together!’

Sugar Loaf, Maine, USA

THE PAR 3, 11TH HOLE AT SUGAR LOAF, USA

‘The seasons play a huge part in golf course photography’

THE GREEN ON THE PAR 4, 7TH HOLE AT CRANS MONTANA IN SWITZERLAND

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