“We got involved with the artistry series because it recognizes superintendents who demonstrate the unique combination of science and intuition to successfully master the art of golf course maintenance,” explained Bill Rose, president of Tee-2-Green. “The painting this year showcases French Lick, the very latest Pete Dye course which was just recognized as the best new course in the country. The location is especially exciting for us because the course uses Penn bentgrasses for all tees, greens and fairways.”
Held in conjunction with Tee-2-Green’s “Seeds of Fortune” game, one lucky participant will win the original framed oil painting. In addition, every “Seeds of Fortune” participant who reaches a certain point level will receive a signed and numbered limited edition artist print suitable for framing. Other visitors to the Tee-2-Green booth will receive a commemorative poster featuring the artwork. For complete details, including a summary of Seeds of Fortune and point levels, visit Tee-2-Green booth number 4131.
The work of artist Sandra Cashman, the sixth painting in the annual series, titled “The Eighth Hole at The Pete Dye Course at French Lick,” features the eighth hole at French Lick Resort in southern Indiana. The award-winning course was designed by Architect Pete Dye and was built on a severe and hilly landscape that provides spectacular, far-reaching views across the natural landscape.
When asked to describe the breathtaking views on the course, Pete Dye said, “I get a thrill when I go there … sometimes you are up there on that golf course and the clouds are below you and you can see for miles.”
Complementing the local hills and valleys is the use of Penn bentgrass products. A blend of Penn A1 and A4 was used on the greens, Penncross was used on the tees, while the fairways consist of a blend of PennLinks II and Penneage II.
