Golf collectors are being given the distinctive alternative to buy certainly one of solely 100 limited-edition, signed and numbered prints of ‘The Keeper’s Lights’ – a panoramic picture of the Aurora Borealis over the Previous Course in St Andrews.
The picture was taken by Jon Wooden, who’s the tenth Keeper of the Inexperienced within the illustrious historical past of the Previous Course, following lineage from Previous Tom Morris.
Along with his greenkeeping experience, Jon can also be an avid novice photographer who usually posts beautiful pictures from the Residence of Golf on his social media channels.
Throughout a uncommon and particularly vivid show of the Aurora Borealis in Could 2024, Jon determined to enterprise to the Previous Course seeking capturing one thing particular.
Arriving at 2.30am he discovered himself utterly alone below a spectacular sky. The end result was a once-in-a-lifetime picture that includes the northern lights above the Swilcan Bridge, with the historic Previous Course and city of St Andrews within the background.
In celebration of its one-year anniversary, St Andrews Hyperlinks Belief, in collaboration with Jon Wooden, has produced a collector’s version of 100 mounted prints, every individually signed and numbered by Jon himself.
CLOSING DATE
The unique alternative to buy one of the vital iconic pictures ever taken on the Residence of Golf is out there now through a web based poll, closing at midnight on 18 Could. Chosen entrants will be capable of buy a print for £100.
All proceeds from this print might be reinvested into the preservation of St Andrews Hyperlinks, with 5% of the income generated being donated to the Greenkeepers Benevolent Fund – the official charity of BIGGA (The British and Worldwide Golf Greenkeepers Affiliation), that exists to help present or previous members and their dependants, to supply monetary assist and sensible assist throughout tough instances.
Talking of the picture, Jon, who’s Course Supervisor for the Previous, New and Jubilee programs at St Andrews Hyperlinks, mentioned: “I’ve all the time thought, wouldn’t it’s nice to have a shot of the aurora over the Swilcan Bridge with the city within the background.
“It was unimaginable to observe it unfold that night and to seize that second was actually particular. I stayed watching right through till dawn. After I posted the image final yr the response was superb.
“To have the ability to mix my love of pictures and my ardour for the Previous Course by releasing this print is improbable. It makes you are feeling good to know that you just’ve captured one thing that folks actually like and I’m delighted the print might be bought to assist protect the Residence of Golf and to profit such an amazing charity because the Greenkeepers Benevolent Fund.”
To listen to Jon share the story of that evening in his personal phrases, watch an unique video right here.
The poll for an opportunity to purchase the limited-edition signed print is open till midnight on 18 Could. To enter the poll to your probability to personal ‘The Keeper’s Lights’, go to https://standrews.com/keeperlights
