Golf collectors are being given the distinctive alternative to buy one among solely 100 limited-edition, signed and numbered prints of ‘The Keeper’s Lights’ – a wide ranging picture of the Aurora Borealis over the Outdated Course in St Andrews.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was taken by Jon Wooden, who’s the tenth Keeper of the Inexperienced within the illustrious historical past of the Outdated Course, following lineage from Outdated Tom Morris.
Along with his greenkeeping experience, Jon can also be an avid novice photographer who typically posts beautiful pictures from the Dwelling of Golf on his social media channels.
Throughout a uncommon and particularly vivid show of the Aurora Borealis in Might 2024, Jon determined to enterprise to the Outdated Course in the hunt for capturing one thing particular.
Arriving at 2.30am he discovered himself utterly alone underneath 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result was a once-in-a-lifetime picture that includes the northern lights above the Swilcan Bridge, with the historic Outdated Course and city of St Andrews within the background.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 some of the iconic images ever taken on the Dwelling of Golf is offered now by way of a web-based poll, closing at midnight on 18 Might. Chosen entrants will be capable to 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 offer monetary help and sensible assist throughout troublesome instances.
Talking of the picture, Jon, who’s Course Supervisor for the Outdated, New and Jubilee programs at St Andrews Hyperlinks, stated: “I’ve all the time thought, wouldn’t or not it’s nice to have a shot of the aurora over the Swilcan Bridge with the city within the background.
“It was unbelievable to observe it unfold that night and to seize that second was actually particular. I stayed watching right through till dawn. Once I posted the image final yr the response was wonderful.
“To have the ability to mix my love of images and my ardour for the Outdated Course by releasing this print is incredible. It makes you’re feeling good to know that you just’ve captured one thing that individuals actually like and I’m delighted the print might be bought to assist protect the Dwelling of Golf and to learn such an ideal 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 Might. To enter the poll on your likelihood to personal ‘The Keeper’s Lights’, go to https://standrews.com/keeperlights
