About the Artist -
Craig Campbell was born in Prestwick, Ayrshire, in 1960. This area of Scotland is abundant with golf courses, so it’s not surprising that the majority of his inspiration has come from sport and its personalities. Craig studied at the Glasgow School of Art and then went on to work as an illustrator for several of the leading agencies in London before joining the De Montfort Fine Art Publishers specialising in sport. His love for all sports, golf in particular, brought him back to Ayrshire and his love of painting, concentrating on sporting icons & portraiture.
His close attention to detail soon earned him prestigious exhibitions including a tour of the USA and a show at the British Open. Accuracy and genuine enthusiasm for sport enables Craig to capture the fleeting instant on canvas with all the speed and energy of the game.
About Tom Morris -
Thomas Mitchell Morris, otherwise known as Old Tom Morris, was a Scottish golfer. He was born in St Andrews, Fife, the "home of golf" and location of the St Andrews Links. Old Tom Morris won the Open Championship on 4 occasions and was runner up a further 3 times. He designed Prestwick golf club in 1851 and was the first keeper of the green and first Golf Professional at the club.
Other notable courses designed by Old Tom Morris:-
Nairn Golf Course, Inverness, Scotland
Championship Course at Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Dornoch, Scotland
Royal County Down Golf Course, Newcastle, Northern Ireland
Old Course at Prestwick Golf Club, Prestwick, Scotland
Muirfield, Gullane, Scotland
Old Course at Lahinch Golf Club, Lahinch, Ireland
Macrihanish Golf Course, Scotland
And Carnoustie the Venue for the 148th Open Championship at The Championship Course, Carnoustie Golf Links, Carnoustie, Scotland
Painting dimensions - 48x39 inches including frame.
The "Old Tom Morris" original oil painting is available to view & is for sale in the Professional Shop at Prestwick Golf Club. It can also be purchased from our online shop at
http://www.prestwickgcproshop.com/old-tom-morris-original-oil-painting-by-craig-campbell/